KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): The administrative enhanced movement control order (EMCO) imposed on the Kota Setar district, Kedah on Sept 11 ends today, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Ismail Sabri said the government, however, had decided to extend the targeted EMCO in Rumah Pangsa Tongkang Yard (Seberang Perak) until Oct 7 because the district is facing high risk of Covid-19 infection.

“A total of 94 residents in that location have been screened, and nine of them from five houses were found positive for Covid-19.

"The extension is to enable a second round of screening to be done by the Ministry of Health (MoH). The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will maintain movement controls in the location to ensure all residents abide by the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quarantine order,” he said in a statement today.

Ismail Sabri also announced that Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Korok Lama will be closed from tomorrow until Oct 9.