MIRI – The operating hours at land border checkpoints between Malaysia and Brunei have been extended from 10pm to midnight starting March 25 until April 6, in anticipation of increased cross-border travel for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, the Borneo Post reported.
Limbang Division Resident Yunus Tambi confirmed that Brunei’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the temporary extension at key border posts, including the Ujung Jalan Control and Inspection Complex, Labu Temporary Control Post, Kuala Lurah Temporary Immigration Control Post, and Sungai Tujoh Immigration Control Post.
The corresponding Malaysian border posts affected by the extension include Mengkalap in Lawas, Pandaruan, Tedungan in Limbang, and Sungai Tujoh in Miri.
Border crossings typically see a surge during festive seasons, particularly Hari Raya Aidilfitri, due to strong social and family ties between communities in Lawas, Miri, Limbang, Brunei, and Sabah. The implementation of online documentation and registration has helped streamline the process and ease congestion at checkpoints.
