KOTA KINABALU: Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu has limited the operation hours for gas stations, markets and restaurants in view of the movement control order .
Petrol stations are only allowed to stay open from 6am to 2pm, markets from 6am to 2pm and restaurants from 6am and 5pm, according to the DBKK notice issued today.Kota Kinabalu has a population of more than 450,000 people. Only the Kota Kinabalu General Market and the markets in Sembulan, Inanam, Menggatal, Telipok and Tg Aru are allowed to open until the MCO ends on March 31.In Sandakan, which has 400,000 people, all restaurants, fast food premises, supermarkets and grocery stores have been ordered to cease operation by 7pm daily until March 3.
The Sandakan Municipal Council also advises residents to practise social distancing. Only five customers are allowed near counters at any one time.