Covid-19: Armed forces to set up makeshift treatment centre in Kepayan Prison, says Ismail Sabri


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Armed Forces have agreed to set up a Makeshift Treatment Centre (MTC) at the Kepayan Prison to support the Covid-19 medical facility in the prison, says Defence Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The decision was achieved after the presentation by the Sabah National Security Council (NSC) during a special meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on Tuesday (Oct 20).

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