The Covid-19 spike in East Sabah has been attributed to detainees infecting each other at detention centres

Basis, rationale, timing, real motive behind proposed move up for scrutiny

National tally now stands at 25,742, while death toll hits 221 with another 7 fatalities

Decision announced by Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob comes after state govt’s call for extension

Wing chief suggests 6-month period or until coronavirus is contained

This allows the company to capitalise on the current consumption behaviour

Seven legal experts say existing laws sufficient to contain virus crisis
Rights group says existing laws, movement curbs enough to combat pandemic

Shahelmey Yahya says Ini Sabah Bah’s calculation inaccurate

The supply of basic necessities is also currently at a stable level

Governments have reintroduced containment measures to slow the renewed spread of the virus

There are enough laws to deal with the pandemic, says Sabah law body
