EMCO in several oil palm estates in Maran from March 2-15

PETALING JAYA: An enhanced movement control order will be imposed at several oil palm estates in Maran, Pahang.

Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the enhanced MCO at Felda Jengka 1, Felda Jengka 2, Felda Jengka 7 and Felda Ulu Jempol would be implemented from March 2 to 15.

“So far, 46 cases have been recorded in these areas," he said in a statement on Monday (March 1).

He added that the enhanced MCO was imposed after risk assessment was conducted with various other agencies and upon the advice of the Health Ministry.

Ismail Sabri also said that Nabawan district in Sabah will be imposed the MCO from March 3 to 16 following 177 cases that were recorded in 15 villages in the area.

Meanwhile, the enhanced MCO at several areas in Melaka and Sarawak will end as scheduled on March 2.

They are the Sungai Udang Prison Complex and government quarters in Melaka, as well as Kampung Sungai Maong and Taman Univista in Sarawak.

"The Health Ministry confirmed that there are no more active cases in these localities, the situation is under control, and they are not waiting the results of any samples," he said.