Straight to court! Minister warns sterner action on MCO violators

Published: Apr 11, 2020 7:24 AM | Updated: Apr 11, 2020 8:51 AM

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has cautioned the public against breaching the movement control order (MCO) or risk facing immediate arrest.

It will be at the police’s discretion if they want to impose a RM1,000 fine on violators or arrest and charge them right away.

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