IGP: 10 detained under Emergency Ordinance over fake news

By FARIK ZOLKEPLI

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 10 individuals have been detained under the Emergency Ordinance 2021, which came into effect on March 12, says Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

The Inspector-General of Police said the law was used to curb the production and spread of fake news related to Covid-19 and the Emergency proclamation.

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IGP , Emergency Ordinance , Acryl Sani , Covid-19 , MCMC

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