Malaysia

Record arrests of 1,388 for SOP violations yesterday: Ismail Sabri

Around 632 caught at pubs and nightclubs, while 424 sanctioned for not physically distancing

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 02 Jan 2021 5:39PM

Record arrests of 1,388 for SOP violations yesterday: Ismail Sabri
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri ismail Sabri Yaakob said that 1,352 were issued compounds, 32 were remanded while four were released on police bail. – File pic, January 2, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – A record 1,388 individuals have been arrested on New Year’s Day for failing to comply with health SOPs.

Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri ismail Sabri Yaakob said that 1,352 were issued compounds, 32 were remanded while four were released on police bail.

Some 632 were caught at pubs and nightclubs, 424 failed to observe physically distancing, 137 were not wearing face masks, 118 failed to provide equipment to take temperature while 86 were detained for other offences.

In the ongoing Ops Benteng, 95 undocumented migrants were detained.

Ismail Sabri said that 96,312 individuals returned to Malaysia since July 24 until yesterday and underwent mandatory quarantine at 76 hotels, and 16 public training institutions.

“Some 7,547 individuals are still undergoing quarantine, while 540 have been sent to the hospital for treatment. 88,225 individuals were allowed to return home.” – The Vibes, January 2, 2021

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