Village in Kuching under EMCO until March 2


PETALING JAYA: Kg Sungai Maong in Kuching, Sarawak, will be placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) from Wednesday (Feb 17) until March 2, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Senior Minister (Security) said this follows a spike in Covid-19 cases in the locality, with the lockdown to affect 700 residents.

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