PUTRAJAYA: Police have vowed to arrest those who breach the movement control order (MCO) from tomorrow onwards, as authorities feel many are still undeterred by the current RM1,000 compound.
This comes as the number of people violating the stay-home directive crosses the 9,000-mark, including 1,374 people stopped yesterday.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government had decided that compounds will no longer be the focus of police action.
“Let the court decide. Under the law, the court can punish offenders with not more than two years’ jail. For subsequent offences, the jail term is not more than five years.
“After this, let the court decide on heavier punishments.”
Ismail said it is still up to the police to decide whether to compound or arrest offenders.
But he said compounds would complicate police work as many would be brought to police stations.
He said it was more efficient to arrest violators and charge them in court.
“If you are brought to face charges, you may be remanded or stay in the lock-up for one or two more days.”
He said many take compounds lightly, thinking they could settle them later or until a warrant of arrest is issued.
“This time it is different. Those who say they are not afraid of compounds, tomorrow onwards, there is no compromise.”
Meanwhile, he said there were more cars on the roads yesterday, which resulted in traffic congestions in some parts of Kuala Lumpur.
“I was informed by the police that yesterday, many people had gone out, more than usual, as they wanted to withdraw Bantuan Prihatin Nasional aid from the bank.”
He said this was despite the public being told to check their bank accounts online. - FMT
What?! No Win Win situation anymore ? Ayooyooo....
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