Some good news: Zero snatch thefts, crime down 48% since MCO began, says KL police chief


KUALA LUMPUR: Crime in the city has shown a 48% reduction since the start of the movement control order (MCO), says Comm Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim.

The Kuala Lumpur police chief said there were zero snatch thefts in the city, especially since there were not many tourists around.

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