KUALA LUMPUR: An enhanced movement control order has been imposed on seven localities from June 28 until July 11, says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

       He said the locations are the Kepayan Prison in Kota Kinabalu, Tringkap in Cameron Highlands, Bell palm oil factory (including quarters) in Kinabatangan, Kampung Tuunon in Penampang, Jerantut town in Pahang, Kampung Perpaduan Ria 1 in Kudat and Kampung Jawi-Jawi in Kota Belud.

       "The Health Ministry discovered a spike in Covid-19 cases at the localities recently.Thus, the government has decided to impose an enhanced MCO at the localities from June 28 until July 11," he said in a statement on Saturday (June 26).

       He also announced that the enhanced MCO at two localities in Kota Belud - Kampung Tawadakan and Kampung Kota Bungan - have been extended until July 11.

       "Initially, the enhanced MCO was supposed to end on Sunday (June 27).The Health Ministry has conducted 249 screenings and 35 positive cases were recorded. However, the spread of the virus is still ongoing," he said.

       Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri also announced that the enhanced MCO at six other localities will end on schedule at 11.59pm on Sunday (June 27).

       He said five of the localities are in Sabah. The locatilies are Kampung Indah in Nabawan, Kampung Manggis in Kuala Penyu, Kampung Baru (SFI) in Sipitang, Taman Kinabutan Ria and Simpang Inderasabah in Tawau and Kampung Sundang Laut in Sandakan.

       The other locality which will see their enhanced MCO ending is Kampung Raja in Cameron Highlands, Ismail Sabri said,

       "The area encompasses Sungai Ikan, Blue Valley, Taman Matahari Cerah, Taman Desa Corina and Kampung Baru Kampung Raja. There has been a drop in Covid-19 cases in the area. Thus, the enhanced MCO will end at 11.59pm on Sunday (June 27)," he added.