Sabah and Sarawak villages placed under EMCO


PUTRAJAYA: Two localities, one each in Sabah and Sarawak, have been placed under an enhanced movement control order beginning today after there was a surge in Covid-19 cases in the areas.

Kampung Emperoh Jambu in Padawan, Kuching division, saw 60 positive cases among its residents while Kampung Tanah Merah in Kota Marudu, Sabah, saw 57 individuals test positive for the coronavirus.

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