Labuan has been under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) since May 26. Locals feel that the move to order the Labuan Health Department to take down the bunting as it did not conform to local by-laws was not necessary, especially at this time when the nation is trying to stop the spread of Covid-19. "It is against the government's efforts to battle the Covid-19 in all areas of the island," Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce president Datuk Wong Kii Yii said on Friday (May 28), adding that the bunting was to inform public that they were entering red zones. Following the order to remove all bunting, LC said on Thursday that the Health Department was given a permit to put up 35 bunting, but many were placed at road intersections that could block the view of motorists.