Proposal being draft on higher fine for MCO offenders

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General’s Chambers is currently drafting a proposal to increase the value of the compound for those who violate the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO), says Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the matter would be announced in the near future if approved. […]

33 MCO flouters nabbed

KUCHING: Police arrested 33 more individuals statewide for defying the movement control order (MCO) from 8am on Friday to 8am yesterday. State commissioner of police Datuk Aidi Ismail stated that Padawan recorded the most arrests with seven offenders. “This was followed by Kuching with six arrests; Miri (five); four each in Simunjan and Lawas; two […]

141 MCO offenders arrested

KUCHING: One hundred and forty-one individuals were arrested by police for defying the movement control order (MCO) from 8am on Sunday to 8am yesterday. State Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Dev Kumar said Kuching recorded the most arrests with 45 offenders. “This was followed by Padawan with 22 arrests; Miri (18); Mukah (six); Kota Samarahan, […]

Consider danger of spread of Covid-19 in prisons when imposing sentences

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat urged judicial officers to consider the issue of the risk of spreading Covid-19 facing prisons in the country when imposing sentences on violations of the movement control order (MCO). According to a statement issued by the Federal Court Chief Registrar’s Office Corporate Communication Unit (PKPMP), taking into account the provision of penalties under the […]