Categories: Malaysia

Shafie Apdal: Foreign detainees should be segregated

WhatsAppWhatsAppFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterPinterestPinterestRedditRedditGmailGmailShareShare

PETALING JAYA – Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Shafie Apdal has ordered the Sabah government that foreign nationals in prison be segregated from local detainees to curb the spread of the virus.

Shafie said in an emergency meeting and instructed the Sabah police commissioner to segregate foreign detainees who might be a carrier of the coronavirus.

He further added that he will monitor the Covid-19 situtation, so far the spike is under control as the cases only involves inmates at the Tawau Prison.

Benteng Cluster is also recording Covid-19 cases with 167 new cases, while the Benteng Lahad Datu Cluster has recorded 250 positive cases in Tawau and in Lahad Datu with 87 cases.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that Benteng Lahad Datu cluster has been contained by the government as it doesn’t involved locals but rather the illegal immigrants who entered the country.

Shafie said that the state government is providing 10 million face masks, including 5 million that are being distributed in schools and supermarkets.

He has instructed village leaders to distribute the supplies especially for those who had difficulty getting a mask. The Chief Minister also reminded candidates participating in the state elections to practice the standard operating procedure to curb the spread of the virus.

WhatsAppWhatsAppFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterPinterestPinterestRedditRedditGmailGmailShareShare
AddThis Website Tools
Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

Recent Posts

Who is the Richest Influencer in India in 2025? The Recent Report Reveals!

‘Influencers’ are not just content creators but they are the cultural architects of modern India. The word ‘Influencers’ itself defines…

July 9, 2025

Latest All Star Tower Defense X Codes Deliver Big July 2025 Boost

Made by Roblox, the anime-inspired strategy game All Star Tower Defense X (ASTDX) has already released a new round of…

July 9, 2025

17th Annual Dorian TV Awards: Who Bags the ‘Best Drama’ Award in 2025?

The 17th Annual Dorian TV Awards was disclosed on 8 July 2025 and it got concluded successfully by honoring all…

July 8, 2025

Super Junior Graces Hallyu Boy Bands Playlist Cover in Spotify for their 20th Anniversary

Today is remarked as the 20th anniversary of Super Junior and to grace that achievement the Super Junior has togetherly…

July 8, 2025

What BLACKPINK Lisa’s Billionaire Boyfriend Did in Seoul Will SHOCK You – The Secret Behind His Midnight Visit

BLACKPINK Lisa and her alleged boyfriend Frédéric Arnault are in the headlines again. The CEO of TAG Heuer also made…

July 8, 2025

The Release Poster of Miniseries ‘Twelve’ Out Now! PenDown the Premiering Details!

KBS2 has brought the official announcement about their upcoming weekend broadcasting ‘Twelve’ with a poster featuring the leads. The poster…

July 8, 2025