Malaysia

Sandakan limits vehicle entries from 4 virus red zones

Police roadblock set up on municipal council president’s order

Updated 6 years ago · Published on 30 Sep 2020 4:03PM

Sandakan limits vehicle entries from 4 virus red zones
All drivers passing through Sandakan’s Mile 32 checkpoint must undergo the Covid-19 swab test. – The Vibes pic, September 30, 2020

SANDAKAN – Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to enter the district here from Tawau, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Semporna starting today.

Police have set up a roadblock at the Mile 32 checkpoint following a notice issued by Sandakan Municipal Council president Wong Foo Tin to prevent Covid-19 from spreading outside the four red zones.

Drivers will be subjected to a swab test at the roadblock, which will be in place until the coronavirus situation is under control.

All vehicles from Tawau, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Semporna have to pass through the Mile 32 checkpoint to reach Sandakan. – The Vibes, September 30, 2020

Related News

Malaysia / 4d

Address security concerns and let concert proceed – former Sabah CM

Malaysia / 2w

A message from our publisher and chairman

Malaysia / 2w

Sabah leaders condemn priest and nun joke at UMNO PAU

Malaysia / 3w

UMNO-PAS relations. Are things as rosy as it seems?

Malaysia / 3w

GE16: BN-PN may get the Malay votes, but Sabah, Sarawak remain kingmakers

Malaysia / 1mth

Sabah poverty figures, tourism ranking among Malaysia’s quieter gains, says World Bank economist

Spotlight

Diary

Penang reaffirms commitment to preserve heritage sites across the state

By Ian McIntyre

Opinion

AI: A Godsend for those with dyslexia in education and careers

Malaysia

Malaysia prepares for aged nation status by 2036

Malaysia

Mentally disabled suspect remanded for 7 days over fatal hammer attack in Marang

Malaysia

Masidi urges Putrajaya to address Sabah doctor shortage in upcoming Budget 2027

Malaysia

Police rearrest motivational speaker as second woman files harassment report in Perlis

Malaysia

Anwar vows zero compromise on school safety after alleged murder of teen Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Classmates arrested as police probe fatal assault of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Loneliness, social media drive elderly pensions into hands of cyber scammers

Malaysia

Another desperate attempt by Nadzaruddin and former Undangs

You may be interested

Malaysia

Probe involving social media personality over alleged document disclosure under DPP review

Malaysia

Air quality deteriorates as four areas across Malaysia record unhealthy haze levels

Malaysia

BN-PAS cooperation faces tougher test when power is at stake

Malaysia

Moderate magnitude-5.8 earthquake strikes north Sumatera

Malaysia

MASFIH urges diplomatic push with Nepal and China over 54 missing Malaysians

Malaysia

Another desperate attempt by Nadzaruddin and former Undangs

Malaysia

Motivational speaker remanded for two days over alleged child sexual harassment in Kangar

Malaysia

Police rearrest motivational speaker as second woman files harassment report in Perlis