File photo showing army personnel setting up barbed wire in an area placed under EMCO.
KUCHING (June 11): The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has placed two locations in the state under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19.
These are Kampung Baru, Kota Samarahan from June 11 to 24, and Rh. Juliana, Sg Kabu in Sarikei from June 12 to 28, said the committee in its daily statement on Covid-19 update today.
SDMC also declared an extension of the EMCO for Rh. Garai Sungai Minus Jakar in Sarikei. This will take effect from June 15 to 17.
It was previously placed under EMCO from May 29 to June 14.
SDMC also declared the end of the EMCO for seven locations, which are longhouses in various areas.
They are Rh. Dullah, Sungai Tuah in Kanowit; Rh. Jali, Sungai Maong, Machan in Kanowit; and Rh. Jackson Jilan, Batu 16, Jalan Oya in Sibu.
The other longhouses that saw the end of their EMCO are all in Mukah, namely Rh. Undum anak Anchih, Sg Duan; Rh. Rimong anak Kilat; Rh. Bija anak Unggang; and Rh. Asin anak Aji.