KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- Kampung Timbang Dayang, Kota Belud in Sabah will be placed under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) from January 5 to 18.

Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri announced the matter today after the Cabinet was informed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on the increase in the Covid-19 positive cases in the area.

"As of December 31, 2020, the MOH has carried out 207 screenings and a total of 24 positive cases have been recorded.

"On the advice and risk assessment of the MOH, the Special Session today agreed to implement EMCO in Kampung Timbang Dayang, Kota Belud in Sabah," he said in a statement.

Ismail Sabri said the implementation of EMCO was necessary to prevent the further spread of t...