Malaysia

Cops record statements from Neelofa, family over MCO Raya violations

Police launch investigation into 26-second viral video of her Raya celebrations

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 18 May 2021 9:18PM

Cops record statements from Neelofa, family over MCO Raya violations
Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor and her family are alleged to have celebrated the first day of Aidiltfiri together at a house in Pinggir Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, as a video of their gathering went viral on social media. – Neelofa Instagram pic, May 18, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have recorded statements from celebrity Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor and her family members for allegedly violating the movement control order’s (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

The family was alleged to have celebrated the first day of Aidilfitri together at a house in Pinggir Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail here, as a video of their gathering went viral on social media.

Brickfields district police chief Anuar Omar, when contacted, said police have recorded statements from the celebrity and nine other individuals, and would conduct further investigation.

Earlier, a vehicle carrying the celebrity’s stepfather was seen arriving at the Brickfields district police headquarters at 2.51pm before another vehicle, believed to be carrying other family members, arrived at the location.

The celebrity and her family members left the Brickfields police headquarters at around 5.40pm.

Earlier today, Anuar said police have launched an investigation into the case after a police report was lodged over the 26-second video that was uploaded on Neelofa’s sister’s Instagram account.

“It is believed that the video was removed from the account after it went viral on social media,” he said.

Anuar also advised the public to refrain from making any speculations over the viral video and urged them to comply with all regulations set by the government.

Anyone who violates the SOPs, including misusing interstate travel permits, can face legal action, he added.

The case is being investigated under Regulation 17 P.U (A) 225/2021 for violating the MCO SOPs. – Bernama, May 18, 2021

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