Malaysia to impose Covid-19 restrictions in some parts of largest palm producing state Sabah
Malaysia will impose movement control restrictions in four districts
Medical workers wearing protective suits pass by barbed wire in a red zone under enhanced lockdown, amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, May 11, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS
KUALA LUMPUR:
Malaysia will impose movement control restrictions in four districts in its largest palm oil producing state Sabah to contain a recent surge of coronavirus infections, the Defence Minister said on Monday.
Ismail Sabri Yaakob said non-essential businesses in Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak and Semporna district will be required to shut down starting Tuesday for a period of 14 days.