Home Minister: 56 politicians held for violating Covid-19 SOPs since March 2020


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 56 politicians have been arrested for violating standard operating procedures (SOP) since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March last year, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin (pic).

Of that number, Hamzah said only one was charged in court while a total of 22 compound notices were issued.

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