KOTA KINABALU – The Sabah government has detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) throughout the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) in Tawau and Keningau until April 16 to curb the spread of Covid-19 to other states, districts and localities.
State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said this includes limiting entry into Tawau and Keningau, either by air or by road, for essential services only.
Masidi, who is also state Covid-19 spokesman, said individuals who are required to work in Tawau are advised to get a letter of permission from their heads of department or police.
“Besides this, only 30% of employees in management (essential services) are allowed to work from the office while for support staff, the number required is to be determined by the respective employers, ensuring physical distancing and public health protocols are observed at the workplace.
“Social activities and official government programmes are barred during the MCO in Tawau and Keningau, and only two individuals can travel in one vehicle,” he said in a statement last night.
Masidi said all service and state government administrative operations in Tawau and Keningau are to operate with the capacity of 30% in the offices, while the remaining 70% will work from home, except for essential services.
“The enforcement teams will not compromise and will issue compounds to individuals who violate SOPs,” he added.
Meanwhile, Masidi said Sabah recorded an increase in Covid-19 positive cases yesterday, with 112 new infections reported compared to 65 the day before, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 55,234. – Bernama, April 6, 2021
