Brunei extends border closure with Malaysia

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced that the temporary suspension of cross-border activities between Brunei and Malaysia will be extended for another two weeks from May 22 to June 4, 2021.
The temporary suspension on entry of foreign nationals via land and sea ports, including transits through Brunei, is extended by 14 more days until June 4, except for entry and transit travels that have been granted approval by the government.
Brunei shares land and sea borders with east Malaysia.
Temporary suspension on the collection and delivery of private goods and temporary suspension on commuters via land and sea for work are also extended by 14 days until June 4.
According to the PMO, the conditions for the consideration of entry and exit travel mentioned above are subject to review by the Cross-Border Affairs Steering Committee from time to time. Meanwhile, Brunei temporarily suspended the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) Arrangement with Singapore effective from Thursday, 7 p.m. local time until further notice. – Agencies