Malaysia to impose Covid-19 restrictions in some parts of largest palm producing state Sabah

Malaysia will impose movement control restrictions in four districts
Reuters | September 28, 2020

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.

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