PETALING JAYA: Prank calls to emergency services during the movement control order (MCO) was a reflection of those who were bored and “trapped” wanting to reach out in a different way, says Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan.
The psychology programme director at Taylor’s University said that these pranksters, who are often risk-takers, became stressful during the MCO period and resorted to doing something for the adrenaline rush.
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