KUALA LUMPUR – The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be implemented in Kg Timbang Dayang, Kota Belud, Sabah, from tomorrow until January 18, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said the EMCO is to facilitate control and prevention actions in the field and to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the local community.
"The special meeting today heard the presentation of the Health Ministry on the increase in positive Covid-19 cases in Kg Timbang Dayang, Kota Belud. As at December 31, the ministry has conducted 207 screenings and detected 24 positive cases.
"Based on its advice and risk assessment, today’s special meeting agreed to enforce the EMCO in Kg Timbang Dayang," he said in a statement today.
He also announced the lifting of the EMCO at the Jasin Correctional Centre and government staff quarters today after daily reports of active cases showed a declining trend, with the situation being brought under control and no pending results on test samples.
“So far, the ministry has completed 737 screenings, and cumulatively, 281 Covid-19 cases have been recorded.”
He said 466 individuals were arrested yesterday for violating movement controls, with 463 issued compounds and two remanded. – Bernama, January 4, 2021
