Police refute viral message claiming enhanced MCO at Indera Mahkota 2

CORONAVIRUS | The police have refuted a viral message which claims that the Indera Mahkota 2 area in Kuantan, Pahang will be placed under the enhanced movement control order (MCO) beginning tomorrow.

Kuantan district police chief ACP Mohamad Noor Yusof Ali said there were no such directives issued for the area so far.

“The public is advised not to simply believe in any messages received without verifying them and spread them as it can cause anxiety among the people,” he told reporters in Kuantan today.

The message circulated over WhatsApp claimed that Indera Mahkota Police Station chief had asked the people to make preparations as the Indera Mahkota 2 would be placed under the enhanced MCO.

Mohamad Noor also advised the people in Kuantan to continue to comply with the MCO to contain the spread of Covid-19.

- Bernama

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