KUALA LUMPUR – Kuala Lumpur police confirmed today that a viral video claiming that the cops have orders to arrest individuals who are outdoors after 6 pm except for health reasons or emergencies is fake.
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Yong Lei Choo said based on investigations, the video that went viral on WhatsApp and TikTok, contained a modified screenshot of an article that was published last year on a website.
She said the article, titled “Tiada kompromi lagi, keluar rumah selepas jam 7 petang kena tangkap” (No more compromise, being outside the house after 7 pm will lead to your arrest”) had been published on March 24 last year.
“The screenshot of the article had been modified by irresponsible parties to include a PDRM logo, the words ‘Diraja Malaysian IPK KL Polis’ that is obviously wrong, and an audio recording stating that beginning today, whoever left their homes after 6 pm would be detained, except those with medical needs or emergencies,” she said in a statement today.
In addition, the video claimed that those leaving their houses to buy food would also be detained on the orders of the inspector-general of police.
She said the public are allowed to leave home to buy necessities and food any time during the operating hours granted to shops, which is until 8pm under the latest movement control order’s standard operating procedures.
Yong also advised Malaysians not to share any fake news or unverified information.
“Individuals with the intent of spreading fake news related to Covid-19 to cause fear and panic among the public are committing an offence under Section 4(1) of the Emergency Ordinance (Essential Powers) (No 2) 2021 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988,” she said. – Bernama, June 6, 2021
