EMCO in Tawau areas starting May 25.

By: Haseena Syazlin

37 positive COVID-19 cases recorded as a result of 135 screening tests conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Taman Abaka, Sabah. | Photo from: Google

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 MAY 2021: Following a sharp increase in cases recorded, the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be imposed at Taman Abaka in Ladang Table, Tawau, Sabah, from Tuesday (May 25) until June 7.

According to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Security Cluster), 37 positive COVID-19 cases have been recorded as a result of 135 screening tests conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the area.

"The implementation of the EMCO will enable the MOH to conduct early detection in order to ensure people can be isolated as soon as possible, thus breaking the chain of infection in the plantation area," he said in a statement today.

The EMCO in Kampung Keramat, Semporna, Sabah, on the other hand, will end tomorrow since the trend of cases has shown a decrease and clusters are under control.

Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri reported that 644 people were arrested yesterday for violating MCO standard operating procedures (SOPs), with 614 being compounded and 30 being were remanded.