18 Jun – In a surprising move by the State Government, cinemas in Sabah have received the permission to reopen effective yesterday, 17 June. This was announced in a press statement by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal that stated cinemas as among the businesses that are now allowed to resume operations in the state. These businesses are allowed to operate as normal, though still in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) set by the health ministry and local authorities.