#KiniNews: Those who rushed to hometowns are now complaining, says minister
The public has been urged to inform the authorities of their domestic travel needs in order for the government to design safe procedures for them to do so.
At a press conference today, Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said to register an interest in travelling, the public can use the Gerak Malaysia smartphone application.
He said the data collected would allow the authorities to design standard operating procedures and rules for travel. He stressed that any final decision would only be made by the National Security Council (NSC) on the advice of the Health Ministry.
"There are a lot of complaints about people running out of clothes in their villages. Some have concerns and wish to return to their homes near their place of work," he said.
Ismail said that the Gerak Malaysia application is a collaboration between the police and the Health Ministry, and registrations will begin on April 25.
At a press conference today, Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said to register an interest in travelling, the public can use the Gerak Malaysia smartphone application.
He said the data collected would allow the authorities to design standard operating procedures and rules for travel. He stressed that any final decision would only be made by the National Security Council (NSC) on the advice of the Health Ministry.
"There are a lot of complaints about people running out of clothes in their villages. Some have concerns and wish to return to their homes near their place of work," he said.
Ismail said that the Gerak Malaysia application is a collaboration between the police and the Health Ministry, and registrations will begin on April 25.
Fri Mar 18 2022
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Govt still studying need to amend Personal Data Protection Act
The government is holding discussions with the relevant agencies and parties regarding the need to amend the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).
Wed Aug 26 2020
![Aplikasi Gerak Malaysia ditamatkan esok Aplikasi Gerak Malaysia ditamatkan esok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61588719224_GerakMalaysia.jpg)
Aplikasi Gerak Malaysia ditamatkan esok
Aplikasi Gerak Malaysia, yang dibangunkan untuk penyimpanan rekod pergerakan yang terperinci semasa tempoh PKP, ditamatkan mulai esok.
Thu Jul 30 2020
![Aidilfitri inter-state travel: Beware, 'old normal' may cost you! Aidilfitri inter-state travel: Beware, 'old normal' may cost you!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589968962_Kenderaan.jpg)
Aidilfitri inter-state travel: Beware, 'old normal' may cost you!
The temptation to return to one's kampung is definitely high after having been doing it all these years but the question to ask is "is it worth it?"
Wed May 20 2020
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Only customer names, telephone numbers needed to enter premises - Ismail Sabri
Only the names and telephone numbers of customers need only be recorded before they are allowed to enter business premises as required under the Gerak Malaysia application.
Tue May 12 2020
![Aplikasi MySejahtera, apa yang anda perlu tahu Aplikasi MySejahtera, apa yang anda perlu tahu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589039233_mysejahteraa.jpg)
Aplikasi MySejahtera, apa yang anda perlu tahu
Kerajaan memperkenalkan aplikasi MySejahtera bagi membantu dalam pengawasan penularan wabak COVID-19 dalam negara ini.
Mon May 11 2020
![PKPB: Tiada lagi halangan suami, isteri di negeri berlainan untuk kembali bersatu - PM PKPB: Tiada lagi halangan suami, isteri di negeri berlainan untuk kembali bersatu - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584805969_TBPKIMASKx.jpg)
PKPB: Tiada lagi halangan suami, isteri di negeri berlainan untuk kembali bersatu - PM
Suami dan isteri yang ingin memohon kebenaran boleh guna aplikasi Gerak Malaysia atau terus ke Balai Polis yang berhampiran.
Sun May 10 2020
![Gerak Malaysia: Smooth traffic flow despite more vehicles on third day of interstate travel Gerak Malaysia: Smooth traffic flow despite more vehicles on third day of interstate travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588936699_KLPLUSB.jpg)
Gerak Malaysia: Smooth traffic flow despite more vehicles on third day of interstate travel
The third day of the interstate travel for Gerak Malaysia applicants stranded in Penang, Melaka, Pahang, Perlis and Kedah to return to their hometowns today saw smooth traffic flow on major highways d
Sat May 09 2020
![Gerak Malaysia: Second day of interstate travel proceeds smoothly Gerak Malaysia: Second day of interstate travel proceeds smoothly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588936699_KLPLUSB.jpg)
Gerak Malaysia: Second day of interstate travel proceeds smoothly
No congestion seen at several major highways, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).
Fri May 08 2020
![Interstate travel: Smooth traffic flow on major expressways Interstate travel: Smooth traffic flow on major expressways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71588841935_950x600.jpg)
Interstate travel: Smooth traffic flow on major expressways
Malaysian Highway Authority said it expects 300,000 vehicles to use its expressways during the interstate movement from today until Sunday.
Thu May 07 2020
![Utamakan keselamatan ketika perjalanan rentas negeri Utamakan keselamatan ketika perjalanan rentas negeri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61578467546_sesakraya.jpg)
Utamakan keselamatan ketika perjalanan rentas negeri
Dijangkakan lebih 300,000 kenderaan pemohon Gerak Malaysia akan bergerak di seluruh negara bermula hari ini hingga Ahad.
Thu May 07 2020
![Gerak Malaysia: Mulakan perjalanan ke destinasi? Ini apa anda perlu tahu Gerak Malaysia: Mulakan perjalanan ke destinasi? Ini apa anda perlu tahu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588670727_950x600.jpg)
Gerak Malaysia: Mulakan perjalanan ke destinasi? Ini apa anda perlu tahu
Ini beberapa perkara yang perlu diambil kira sebelum memulakan perjalanan.
Thu May 07 2020
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Nine roadblocks in Selangor to monitor interstate travel
The roadblocks were meant to ensure that only those who had made valid applications using the Gerak Malaysia app would be allowed to travel interstate.
Wed May 06 2020
![Gerak Malaysia: PLUS expects more than 300,000 vehicles on the road Gerak Malaysia: PLUS expects more than 300,000 vehicles on the road](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587791830_FBREAKPLUS.jpg)
Gerak Malaysia: PLUS expects more than 300,000 vehicles on the road
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects more than 300,000 Gerak Malaysia applicants for interstate travel to be moving across the country.
Wed May 06 2020
![Gerak Malaysia app downloaded 1.4 million times - Bukit Aman Gerak Malaysia app downloaded 1.4 million times - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588759130_GerakMalaysia.jpg)
Gerak Malaysia app downloaded 1.4 million times - Bukit Aman
The Gerak Malaysia app has been downloaded 1.4 million times and 503,276 applications for interstate travel have been made through it.
Wed May 06 2020