MM Online (extracts only)
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the police detained 116 foreigners at a factory in Muar this afternoon as they were reportedly preparing to perform their Friday prayers, despite the movement control order (MCO) being enforced.
He said those arrested consisted of Pakistani, Bangladeshis and Indonesian nationals.
“Those involved were preparing their Friday prayers on the rooftop of the factory."
“At the same time, we (the police) will also investigate their employers If they are aware of the MCO and if they have taken any precautions in light of the situation,” said Ayob Khan, adding that to date, the total number of individuals detained for violating the MCO in Johor stood at 149, of which 33 were local residents.
He said those arrested consisted of Pakistani, Bangladeshis and Indonesian nationals.
“Those involved were preparing their Friday prayers on the rooftop of the factory."
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“So, it can be seen that even in such a situation, there are still those who take their safety for granted by not adhering to instructions,” said Ayob Khan.
He added that the police will initiate action against the foreigners under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and also the Immigration Act 1959/63.
He added that the police will initiate action against the foreigners under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and also the Immigration Act 1959/63.
“At the same time, we (the police) will also investigate their employers If they are aware of the MCO and if they have taken any precautions in light of the situation,” said Ayob Khan, adding that to date, the total number of individuals detained for violating the MCO in Johor stood at 149, of which 33 were local residents.
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Mazlan said the police hoped that all parties would obey the MCO for the sake of breaking the Covid-19 infection chain. — Picture by Farhan Najib |
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The police arrested 11 joggers of various nationalities, including two Malaysians, in Mont Kiara today for flouting the movement control order (MCO) currently enforced nationwide.
City police chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said all 11 suspects were detained while jogging during a routine police patrol around Jalan Mont Kiara and Jalan Desa Kiara in Kuala Lumpur between 7.30am and 9.30am.
According to Mazlan, the breakdown of the remaining suspects is as follows: United Kingdom (one), United States (one), Japan (four), South Korea (two) and India (one).
“All of them were arrested while jogging and found to have been disobeying the MCO.
“Those arrested also refused to heed to police warnings and advice while providing unreasonable excuses as to why they were outdoors,” he said in a statement here.
City police chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said all 11 suspects were detained while jogging during a routine police patrol around Jalan Mont Kiara and Jalan Desa Kiara in Kuala Lumpur between 7.30am and 9.30am.
According to Mazlan, the breakdown of the remaining suspects is as follows: United Kingdom (one), United States (one), Japan (four), South Korea (two) and India (one).
“All of them were arrested while jogging and found to have been disobeying the MCO.
“Those arrested also refused to heed to police warnings and advice while providing unreasonable excuses as to why they were outdoors,” he said in a statement here.
The arrests come after photos and videos showing people — presumably residents of the area — jogging in the outdoors in apparent defiance of the MCO went viral and subsequently led to public backlash.
These people think that they are invincible.But in reality they have shown herd mentality and stupidity.And in the process they could have been infected if some people in the crowd have the coronavirus.Then after they dispersed they will go around and infect other innocent people.A huge crowd of additions to Donald Trump's sex brain virus club.
ReplyDeleteI like the UK compromise, everyone is allowed to go out once a day for exercise, as long as they don't drive or take public transport to the place of exercise, do it only with those you live with and complying with the social distancing rule with anyone else.
ReplyDeleteLong Live Penang Lang....Jog On On On...ha ha ha...!!!
In most gated community, joggers and those talking brisk walks can be seen making their rounds once a day, all the while keeping at least 2 or 3 meters apart. No police harassment in such community...that's how these people coped with this one month of confinement. So far, none came down with the virus.
DeleteWe got this all wrong. Responsible Exercise Should Be Allowed.
ReplyDeleteCOV19 patients die because their ability to breathe has been severely damaged by the virus. That is why older people and those with a history of asthma fall victim more easily.
Regular Exercise helps people fight this virus. People with healthy lungs and airways are less likely to need ventilators.
Long Live Penang Lang.....On On On....ha ha ha.....
I encourage you to also go out now and jog, wakakaka
DeleteGoing outdoors to vote is fine, Aussies think so...just BYO biro, follow social distancing rules and no lepak-ing.
ReplyDeleteQueenslanders must have the same Penang-lang spirit....ha ha ha...!!
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By Phil Brandel
Posted on Thursday 26 March, 2020
Queensland’s council elections will go ahead this Saturday, March 28
We are being urged to bring our own pens and there will be no sausage sizzle but the Government has said that the local council elections will still go ahead.
The latest expert medical advice is that there is no need to change the date for the local government elections or the by-elections.
“Local government plays an essential role in delivering services and supporting communities, and we need to ensure these needs are being met.
“We will always listen to the latest exert medical advice and act on that advice.”
She urged voters to bring their own pen, maintain a 1.5-metre distance from others, go into the voting booths, make their decision and leave.
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