KUALA LUMPUR: The government will enforce an administrative Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) on the Alor Star Prison starting at 12.01am Oct 6, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said no movement in or out of the area will be permitted throughout the 14-day period, including by families of inmates.
"Following a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the area, the government, on the advice of the Health Ministry, has decided to impose an administrative TEMCO on the prison's compound, including its staff quarters, for 14 days from 12.01am on Oct 6, 2020.
"The enforcement of the TEMCO is aimed at containing the Covid-19 spread and allowing targeted detection activity," he said in a statement today.