KOTA BHARU, Jan 10 — Malaysians have been told to stop spreading unverified information concerning speculations about the possible re-implementation of the movement control order (MCO).
Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said sharing such rumours on social media would only lead to situations such as panic buying.
“Do not be influenced by rumours on social media, for example, last night there was talk that the police will mount roadblocks and not allow people to leave the house, but nothing like that happened.
“So, don’t worry, there will be an announcement tomorrow… and we will know what needs to be done after that. Therefore, do not preempt the situation and go on a panic-buying spree and so on,” Ismail, who is Defence Minister, told reporters after handing out flood aid at the 8th Infantry Brigade camp here today.
He said the government was always taking into account various aspects in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, including health and economic needs.
— Bernama
