KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The government has banned interstate travel to and from Sabah beginning October 12 until October 25, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.

In a statement, Ismail Sabri, who is also defence minister, said that special exemptions will be given for select cases, involving emergencies, deaths, needful services, and others, for which clearance must first be obtained from the Ministry of Health (MOH).

"Those who have obtained permission must also undergo the Covid-19 screening by MOH, upon landing at their destined entry points,” he added.

Ismail then listed categories for which travelling into Sabah is permitted: