MCO: Stiffer penalties and warrant-less arrests under emergency rules

People who violate movement control order (MCO) restrictions can expect stiffer penalties beginning March 11, under emergency amendments to the legislation meant to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) has been gazetted today, pursuant to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s emergency powers under Article 150(3) of the Federal Constitution.

Among others, the compound for offences under the Act was...