Minister: More than 500 cars in 'balik kampung' attempt turned back

Published: May 16, 2020 7:15 AM | Updated: May 16, 2020 8:47 AM

A total of 508 vehicles that attempted to travel across state lines using an excuse to balik kampung were ordered to turn back yesterday, according to Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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