Senior Minister of Defense, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri through a press conference held just now has stated that the state of Kelantan will be implemented Movement Control Order (MCO).
According to him, the decision was made after the Malaysian Ministry of Health reported a sharp increase in positive cases in the state of Kelantan.
“As of January 14, 2021, a total of 1,649 positive cases have been recorded in the state of Kelantan. Since January 10, 2021, the average daily cases have increased between 80 to 100 cases a day. While active cases also increased sharply within 14 days from 328 cases to 891 cases”
“MOH also confirmed that 90 percent of the districts in Kelantan are now in the red and orange zones. 7 red zone districts in Kelantan namely Kota Bharu, Bachok, Tumpat, Gua Musang, Machang, Kuala Krai and Tanah Merah”.
“While 2 districts are the yellow zone, namely Pasir Puteh and Pasir Mas while 1 district is the orange zone, namely Jeli. Therefore, on the advice and risk assessment of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, a special session today agreed to implement the Movement Control Order (MCO) throughout the state of Kelantan from 16 to 26 January 2021”. he said.
Sources: BERNAMA.