Public may report any SOP violators to police

KUALA LUMPUR: The public should report anyone violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) enforced under the movement control order (MCO), said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said such reports would enable the police to take action to help contain the spread of Covid-19. “Alert the police if you come across […]

Local authorities to get more teeth

KUCHING: Local authorities will be empowered to close premises under their jurisdiction in a move to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. A legislation known as Order of Closure of Premises to Control the Spread of Infectious Disease is being drafted to allow local councils issue closure order on errant premises. It will […]

56 compounds issued to SOP violators

KUCHING: Police have issued a total of 56 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Kuching recorded the most compounds issued with 48, followed by two each in Sarikei and Lawas and one […]