![EMCO at Alor Setar Prison extended for two weeks - Ismail Sabri EMCO at Alor Setar Prison extended for two weeks - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602579658_TBISMAILSABRIPKPP.jpg)
EMCO at Alor Setar Prison extended for two weeks - Ismail Sabri
He said the implementation of EMCO aims to curb the infection and transmission of COVID-19 in the area.
Sun Oct 18 2020
![661 arrested for violating MCO: Here are 5 focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference 661 arrested for violating MCO: Here are 5 focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602668955_ismailsabri.jpg)
661 arrested for violating MCO: Here are 5 focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference
The period of the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in Alor Setar Prison has been extended for another two weeks.
Sun Oct 18 2020
![1,126 active cases of COVID-19 in prisons nationwide 1,126 active cases of COVID-19 in prisons nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599365822_TBPrison.jpg)
1,126 active cases of COVID-19 in prisons nationwide
The COVID-19 transmission among the inmates began when the Tawau Prison in Sabah received a new inmate from Lahad Datu.
Wed Oct 07 2020
![Alor Setar Prison area under 14-day TEMCO from Oct 6 - Ismail Sabri Alor Setar Prison area under 14-day TEMCO from Oct 6 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41601622818_IsmailSabriPKPP.jpg)
Alor Setar Prison area under 14-day TEMCO from Oct 6 - Ismail Sabri
The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the prison area.
Sun Oct 04 2020
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Shooting at Alor Setar prison
On the night of March 31, 2016, two unidentified men on a motorcycle fired 10 shots towards the Alor Setar prison.
Fri Apr 01 2016
![Gunman fires 10 shots at Alor Setar prison guardhouse, watchtower Gunman fires 10 shots at Alor Setar prison guardhouse, watchtower](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71453072164_ArmedRobbery.jpg)
Gunman fires 10 shots at Alor Setar prison guardhouse, watchtower
A gunman was reported to have fired six shots at the prison guardhouse here and another four at the watchtower at 10.45pm, last night.
Fri Apr 01 2016