PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has confirmed that interstate travel conditions have been tightened.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the decision to impose more stringent controls on issuing interstate travel permits was made last week.

"Yes, I can confirm that police have tightened the terms to approve interstate travel," he said when contacted on Monday (April 19).

A circular has been making its rounds on WhatsApp claiming the strict terms for approval were imposed on the orders of IGP Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador.

The circular states that only three reasons would be considered, including emergencies involving immediate family with the relevant supporting documents.

Deaths and long-distance relationships between married couples were also on the list.

The circular, said to be effective April 15, also stated that reasons such as weddings, kenduri and other social events would not be considered.