Bukit Aman CID director Huzir Mohamed said those making the journey back were still required to register through the Gerak Malaysia app or at their nearest police station.

Huzir said buses must have the relevant permits from authorities to make the journeys.

He said the decision was made after vehicle movement on highways and federal roads was found to be going smoothly.

He reminded that only those stranded in their hometowns who wished to return home or had to return for work were allowed to travel across state boundaries.

An estimated 300,000 cars across the country are expected to fill highways during the period, as motorists make their way back home from other states for work.

Meanwhile, Bernama reported  Huzir as saying that motorists will be asked to turn back if they did not comply with the four-day interstate movement schedule.

He said similar action would be taken against those found disobeying or taking advantage of the interstate travel that began today.

“Those who fail to comply with the schedule will be directed to turn around.

“They can also be charged under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) 2020 and may face a fine of RM1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both, if found guilty.”

Today, those stranded in Kuala Lumpur are allowed to return to their homes in other states in the peninsula, while tomorrow is for those in Perak, Johor and Kelantan heading to their destinations.

On May 9, travelling is reserved for those departing from Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Melaka and Pahang, and May 10 is for those in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu.

Huzir said 98 roadblocks had been established nationwide to ensure a smooth passage.

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