Inspector-General of Police (IPG) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said that the 4-days interstate travel has ended. He reminded the public to provide valid and sufficient reasons to be approved by the police if any cross-state movement needed.

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According to the New Straits Times, "if there is still a need for anyone to travel interstate, then the excuses must be reasonable, like attending the funeral of a close family member. Even then, they must get permission from the police first," IPG said when contacted by Bernama today.

He believes that the past 4 days' movement had provided sufficient time for people to travel to and from their hometowns and workplaces. 

"Permission for interstate travel was given to lessen the psychological burden of those separated from their families," IPG said, adding that the scheduled four-day interstate movement was to avoid traffic congestion.

Besides, the police have recorded the people traveled across the state to keep in data. If there is a group infection, the police can effectively track people at risk of infection.

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