PUTRAJAYA: Police have arrested 28 people for failing to comply with the movement control order (MCO) as authorities begin to take stern action against violators.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that 695 investigation papers have been opened and 46 cases are under investigation since the order was enforced on March 18.
Tuesday (March 24) was the seventh day of the 14-day MCO.
"We have warned the public that the police will go from advising them to stay at home to taking action against those who do not.
"Our advice is that the public comply with the MCO to avoid action and arrest by the police," he said on Tuesday.
Ismal Sabri said the special committee looking into non-health related matters pertaining to Covid-19 was also briefed by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry on action taken against those who spread fake news.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has, to date, investigated 85 cases related to fake news on Covid-19.
Six individuals have been taken to court.
"For those who are in the habit of creating fake news, I warn you to stop," said Ismail Sabri.
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