KOTA BHARU – Police are tightening control at the Malaysia-Thailand border, especially in areas around Sg Golok, which has started to recede due to hot weather in the past few days.
Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said security control will continue to be intensified by the General Operations Force.
He said that individuals attempting to cross the border in the shallow river water illegally would face strict action.
“I think Sg Golok is drying up, so if anyone tries to enter the border illegally we will take action because it is wrong from the legal point of view.
“If you want to enter the border area, you must have a valid permit either by car or motorcycle,” he said in a press conference at the Kelantan police headquarters, here, today.
Earlier, the media reported that the water level of Sg Golok had started to dry up due to a drought in several areas such as Kgg Chabang Tiga Bagus and Lubok Gong in Pasir Mas, here.
On another matter, Zaki also said Kelantan police had approved 159 out of 267 applications for permits to sell fireworks in conjunction with Aidilfitiri so far.
He said the remaining applications are being studied and will be completed soon.
“Police will not compromise on arresting individuals involved with the illegal sale of firecrackers and fireworks,” he warned. – March 24, 2024