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PUTRAJAYA: Chief Security Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Putrajaya has not yet decided to implement an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in Tawau and Lahad Datu in Sabah.
He argued that the spread of the Covid-19 virus was still under control there, as most of the cases detected were in the Tawau prison and the Lahad Datu dungeon.
“Recently, all kinds of fake news have spread, causing panic among the public, especially in Lahad Datu and Tawau.
“The Ministry of Health has provided us with a detailed report on the situation. The government has yet to decide whether or not to implement an EMCO, as it will involve 511,000 people in Tawau and 266,000 people in Lahad Datu, ”he told a press conference today.
He said the Health Ministry will carry out screening of around 25,000 people in Tawau and 13,000 in Lahad Datu.
This will take place, among others, in Sri Tanjung, Wallace Bay and Merotai municipalities, as they have been found to be linked to the Benteng LD and Laut groups.
“We have identified these locations and will examine them. After that, we will assess whether there is a need for EMCO.
“But for now, we have not made a decision because the Ministry of Health is still evaluating people.”
Ismail said the Health Ministry would also establish special quarantine centers for low-risk people, similar to the one established in MAEPS Serdang during the outbreak at immigration warehouses.
One of the blocks in Tawau Prison will be used as a quarantine center for people under surveillance, while a community hall in Lahad Datu will be used for the same purpose.
He reminded residents to take preventive measures and maintain personal hygiene.
“If there is no need to go out, you had better stay home. If you have to go out, perhaps for certain needs, then go. But still, try to avoid crowded and confined places, ”he advised.
RMCO related updates
Ismail also said that the police yesterday arrested 132 people for disobeying the recovery of the MCO (RMCO), with 118 fined and 14 in pretrial detention.
Twelve had been caught at a private party, 27 for not wearing masks, 12 for failing to register clients, 49 for activities that made physical distancing difficult, 30 for disobeying EMCO and two for not paying their quarantine bill.
He reminded the public that activities at private parties, pubs and nightclubs were not yet allowed by the RMCO.
Police also arrested 46 illegal immigrants while seizing three road vehicles and a boat as part of their ongoing Ops Benteng campaign.
He also said Putrajaya had agreed to allow Malaysian students to leave the country to continue their studies or register as new students without requiring the approval of the Immigration Department.
They only need to present their offer letter at the immigration checkpoint, and two people can accompany the student abroad.
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