Pahang to propose MCO in Kuantan if cases rise - MB

The Pahang government plans to impose stricter regulations, including applying for a movement control order (MCO) in Kuantan if the rise of Covid-19 cases in the district cannot be properly controlled.

Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the upward trend of cases in the district has not shown any decline and that, as of noon yesterday, the cumulative number of positive cases stood at 1,470, with a total of 143 active cases from nine clusters.

The number of test results pending is 647 while 1,942 people have been quarantined at home.

"I hope the people of Pahang, especially in Kuantan, can together control the spread of this pandemic by limiting activities or official events involving the public as well as restricting movement in and out of the district.

"People are reminded to always take care of physical distancing at food premises while the number of visitors to the Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars will be reduced from the existing capacity to ensure that this aspect of distancing is addressed," he said in a statement yesterday.

Wan Rosdy, who attended a briefing on the Covid-19 situation in the state by the Pahang Disaster Management Committee yesterday, also reminded mosque management committees to always adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Pahang Islamic Religious Department.

This is following the spread of the virus in the community, which is believed to have been caused by breaking fast and moreh activities that did not comply with Covid-19 SOPs, resulting in an enhanced MCO in Taman Tanah Putih Baru, Kuantan from May 5 to May 18.

Pahang residents were told to remain vigilant as four districts in the state are now categorised as red zones, namely Kuantan, Temerloh, Bentong, and Raub.

- Bernama

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