134 Indonesian travellers stranded in Sabah return home today
Passengers wearing masks at KLIA March 10, 2020. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Chief of the Indonesian Consul-General’s Office in Tawau Sulistijo Djati Ismojo said two express ferries, namely Purnama Express and KM Francis Express from Nunukan, Indonesia, arrived at the Tawau Ferry Terminal at 10.30am to transport the travellers home. According to Djati, the Indonesians travellers comprising 102 from Sulawesi, 24 from North Kalimantan and eight from East Kalimantan, will undergo Covid-19 screening tests when they arrive a the Nunukan Port and will also undergo mandatory quarantine.
One of the travellers, Takri Laude could not hide his happiness now that he was able to return home and reunite with his family to celebrate Aidilfitri together.
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