No interference in judges’ sentencing decision on MCO defiers
PUTRAJAYA: The government does not interfere in judges’ sentencing decision on those found or pleaded guilty to defying the movement control order (MCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020, provides for a maximum fine of RM1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both, […]
19 arrested for defying MCO
KUCHING: Police have arrested 19 individuals statewide for defying the movement control order (MCO) between 8am on Saturday and 8am yesterday. State Commissioner of Police Datuk Aidi Ismail stated that Miri recorded the most arrests with seven offenders. “This was followed by Kuching with four arrests, three in Sarikei, and one each in Bintulu, Betong, […]
Eight arrested for defying MCO
KUCHING: Police have arrested eight more individuals in a movement control order (MCO) compliance operation at Kampung Seberang Hilir yesterday. Kuching district deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa stated that the operation was also assisted by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) with a total of 39 police officers and 12 DBKU personnel involved. “So far, […]
Deport foreigners defying MCO
KUCHING: The authorities are told to throw the book at foreigners flouting the movement control order (MCO). Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) president Datuk John Lau suggested that foreigners found guilty of the charges should be deported out of the country. Lau added that the absence of sufficient travel documents on foreign offenders calls for […]
RM1,000 compounds for MCO defiers from today
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will begin issuing RM1,000 compound notices to those who defy the Movement Control Order (MCO) from today, says Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. He said once issued, the compound notice would have to be settled at any Health Ministry office within two weeks. According to Acryl Sani, […]
