No planned lockdown on Friday

Kota Kinabalu: Sabahans have been told not to believe news being circulated that there will be a ‘lockdown’ across the state this Friday.

The state chapter of the National Security Council (MKN), in a Facebook posting today, said only four districts – Semporna, Lahad Datu, Tawau dan Kunak – have been placed under the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (Temco).

“As for the other districts, the matter is only at proposal level,” it said.

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Fake news stating that the entire state will be placed under a possible lockdown this Friday has been circulating on social media.

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The government implemented Temco in the four districts, involving 962,661 residents, beginning 12.01am yesterday until Oct 12.