SIBU: A densely populated Zone 7, comprising Jalan Tiong Hua and its surroundings, here and Zone 15 (Sentosa) may come under an enhanced movement control order, following a spike in cases on Wednesday (Feb 24).
Zone 7, which is one of 34 zones, recorded 19 more cases, bringing the total to 171 so far while Zone 15 also saw an uptick with 19 new cases recorded Wednesday, bringing the total to 112 cases.
Assistant Housing and Local Government Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said, in a Facebook livestream Wednesday, that the Sibu Disaster Management Committee will propose an enhanced MCO in Zone 7 to the state disaster management committee. We are proposing a lockdown and will announce any decision tomorrow. Tonight, I will have a meeting with the Sibu Resident Charles Siaw, he said.
Ismail Sabri: EMCO in two areas in Perak, Pahang to end tomorrow (Feb 24)
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Ismail Sabri: Felda Triang 3 in Pahang under EMCO until March 3
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PUTRAJAYA: The enhanced movement control order (MCO) will end in two areas in Perak and a village in Sarawak on Feb 16 (Tuesday).
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in the case of Felcra Nasaruddin in Perak, health authorities had carried out 481 Covid-19 swab tests on residents, with 20 positive cases detected.
He said the number of cases in the locality is showing a downward trend, and after a risk assessment, the government agreed to lift the enhanced MCO on Feb 16 as scheduled.
Ismail Sabri also announced the end of the enhanced MCO on Feb 16 for Peringkat 1 and 2 Felda Bersia in Hulu Perak.
EMCO at Bandar Raub Perdana until Feb 25
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