Taman Harmony PPR in S’kan placed under Emco

Kuala Lumpur: The Seberang Prai prison in Penang and its staff quarters in Sungai Jawi are among the latest places in the country to be placed under Enhanced Movement Control Order (Emno) from Oct 22 to Nov 4.

Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also announced Wednesday a Emco for the Taman Harmony low-cost housing project (PPR) in Sandakan, Sabah from Oct 23 till Nov 5.

“From the prisons systems, there will be a total of 3,262 individuals consisting of 2,110 prisoners, 1,000 staff and family members living in the quarters, 120 prison staff who don’t stay at the quarters and 32 public service employees.

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“Prisoners who are meant to be released during this Emco will be isolated at the Institut Latihan Kecemerlangan Mara in Seberang Prai South until their quarantine period is over,” Ismail said during a live telecast on Facebook.

He said no visits will be allowed as long as the Emco is in effect. Entry and exit at the prison are similarly prohibited during this time.

On the PPR in Taman Harmony, Ismail said the Emco affects 4,481 residents in the 870 units.

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He said all residents will be subjected to the new SOPs, including not being allowed to leave their homes except for emergencies or deaths.

Those needing to leave the PPR will have to get police permission first.