MCO arrests down today after spike over weekend, says minister
BY RADZI RAZAK
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — After a record spike in arrests over the weekend at roadblocks during the movement control order period, the number of detainees today declined 26 per cent, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob.“Even if there was a reduction , the total numbers are still higher than before. I believe like I said yesterday people are taking the opportunity to go out during the weekend.“537 were also charged in court yesterday,” he told a press conference today.
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