CORONAVIRUS | Putrajaya has denied rumours that the military is taking over the police's tasks to enforce the movement control order (MCO).
Senior minister Ismail Sabri told a press conference today that the involvement of the Armed Forces in observing MCO compliance starting today is only to assist the police.
He stressed that enforcement of the order was also made under the Health Ministry Act, and not under the country's emergency law.
"There have been many untrue stories being circulated, even to the extent that military tanks would be stationed at all roadblocks.
"It might sound funny, but this is the story that has been going around, created to create fear among the public.
"Like I have said before, the presence of Armed Forces personnel is to assist, together with the police in advising the public," he said.
The power to arrest anyone found violating the order is also at the hands of the police, Ismail added.
"Those who said the soldiers are taking over police duties, that is not true at all."
[More to follow] - Mkini
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