Govt issues inter-state travel ban to and from Sabah from Oct 7-20

PUTRAJAYA: The government has issued a travel ban from Sabah to Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan from Oct 7 to Oct 20.

Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) said the decision was made following the increasing rise in Covid-19 cases in the state.

Ismail said exemption, however, will be given to special cases like emergency cases, deaths, essential services and others, which will require permission from the Health Ministry.

“Those who receive permission must also undergo Covid-19 screening by the Health Ministry as soon as they arrive at the entry points of their destinations,” said Ismail in a statement Tuesday (Oct 6). -The Star