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RM10K compound for SOP violations start today

Mar 11, 2021

Starting today, those who are caught breaching COVID-19 SOPs, could be issued a compound of up to RM10,000.

Police stressed that the decision to raise the fine is to ensure public compliance to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The IGP also reminded that RM10,000 is the maximum compound, and that violators can appeal for a lower fine at the district health office. 

Meanwhile, cops have been instructed to tighten checks against violators, especially those trying to cross state borders without permission.
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Kelantan police to question personnel for rejecting COVID-19 vaccine

Some police personnel in Kelantan have decided not to take the COVID-19 vaccine, despite being listed as first-phase recipients.

The state police chief says these individuals will be called to give their reasons for rejecting the vaccine.

The only police personnel who are exempted from receiving the vaccine are those with health concerns and pregnant women.
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Malaysia's COVID-19 death toll reaches 1,200

The number of recovered COVID-19 patients today exceeded the number of new infections.
 
The Health Ministry says 2,104 patients were discharged, compared to 1,647 new cases. 
 
Selangor recorded the highest number of infections, followed by Johor, and Penang. 
 
Meanwhile, the death toll has reached 1,200, after nine more patients succumbed to the virus.