Kuala Sanglang and Kampung Tanah Timbul in Perlis have been placed under the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) from Aug 10-31.
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said some 872 residents from 191 households would be affected by the move.
Ismail Sabri said business premises under essential services would be allowed to operate in the TEMCO areas, but they can only stay open from 8 am - 6 pm.