By Ashwin Kumar
SHAH ALAM, April 3 — Malaysia has recorded a 6.8 per cent decline in arrests involving those who fail to comply with the movement control order (MCO), says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Senior Minister (Security Cluster) said a total of 524 arrests were made yesterday during police patrols and at roadblocks across the country.
"On April 1 (Wednesday), 562 people were detained. This shows a 6.8 per cent decrease in the total arrests of MCO defaulters.
“There is a positive decline and I hope this trend will continue," said Ismail at a televised press conference, after chairing the special task force meeting in Putrajaya, today.
Ismail Sabri said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have conducted 737 roadblocks nationwide and checked 403,336 vehicles.
“The authorities have also conducted 25,614 impromptu spot checks as of yesterday,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ismail added 371 areas have gone through the disinfection process from March 27 to April 1, which will continue during the MCO period.
