Indonesian border post chief: Speed up Serikin ICQS Complex construction to ease cross-border travel, boost ties

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The construction of the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Serikin, Sarawak is being urged to expedite cross-border travel and boost economic and tourism ties with West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The ICQS will facilitate passport processing, replacing the current border pass system that limits travel to Bau. This will significantly reduce travel time to Kuching, a preferred destination for shopping, healthcare, and air travel for West Kalimantan residents. Currently, they face a longer journey through Aruk. The ICQS is crucial for improving border inspections and providing easier access to essential services and economic opportunities for communities on both sides.