Address ambiguity over enforcement of MCO


THE case of 24 seminarians of College General Penang charged and convicted for breaching the movement control order (MCO) is a troubling one.

For one, it creates ambiguity over what the MCO entails and the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020) that they were charged under i.e., breaching restricted movement.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Terence Fernandez

Terence Fernandez

Terence Fernandez is an award-winning journalist and communications consultant.

Next In Columnists

Artificial Intelligence Malaysia (AIM): A Digital Silk Road for All Malaysians
Why aren’t we angry anymore?
How not to get shortchanged in the bedroom
No more ‘Game of Thrones’
Lessons from Iran for Malaysia
A tale of two nails
Raising the bar for a dignified retirement
Mismatched signals from Umno top guns
Time for a sea change in urban life
The stage is for Malaysia if Indian meet venue is ‘unsafe’

Others Also Read