He has directed state secretary Safar Untong to monitor the distribution to ensure the government’s food baskets reach all recipients as intended and on time.

“I will get regular updates to ensure this is done,” he said after chairing a special state security committee meeting here today.

The meeting was attended by Local Government and Housing Minister Masidi Manjun, Sabah health director Dr Christina Rundi and heads of government agencies and departments.

It was held to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Sabah and the ongoing efforts to contain the pandemic’s spread, as well as the strategy, direction and challenges faced.

Hajiji said 22 localities in the state have been placed under enhanced movement control order.

While this was unavoidable, he said, the state government understood the plight of many in the business sector who have suffered losses.

“We will look at the situation with the view to easing the movement control order so businesses can open up again,” he said.

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