Police record T'ganu MB's statement over alleged MCO breach

Terengganu Mentri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has recorded his statement over an alleged breach of the movement control order (MCO) at the Terengganu police headquarters.

Samsuri was reported to have arrived at the station at about 4pm yesterday and pictures of his arrival were also posted on the Terengganu Police’s official Facebook page.

Terengganu police chief Roslee Chik, when contacted by Bernama, said Samsuri was present to record his statement in connection to a picture of him standing with several men at the house of Terengganu Umno liaison committee chairperson and former MB Ahmad Said on Friday (April 17).

“Samsuri came to the police headquarters to record his statement and cooperate.

“We will investigate the case under Section 6 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, ” said Roslee.

On Friday, a picture of Ahmad Samsuri and several other men went viral on social media, and he was accused of going against the social distancing rule enforced under the MCO. 

– Bernama