Enhanced MCO in parts of PJ Old Town lifted, barbed wire fences removed


The barbed wire fences around PJ Oldtown have been removed by the Armed Forces. PJ Oldtown area, which was previously closed under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) has been re-opened to the public. - MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: The enhanced movement control order (MCO) in several sections of PJ Old Town has been lifted on Thursday (May 21).

The barbed wire fences around Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4 were removed by the Armed Forces at midnight and the areas have been reopened to the public.

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