The Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO) have forced many people to get used to the new norm. For the police, juggling between core duties and manning roadblocks in line with the MCO are part of their adaptation to the situation. 

On top of that, they are involved in regular patrolling to ensure that the public adheres to the standard operating procedures (SOP).

For Tan Chiang Fook, who has been on Covid-19 operation duty since MCO 1.0 in March last year, reminding the public to follow the SOP for MCO 2.0 is almost an uphill task.

"Almost a year has passed since the first MCO. In the beginning, everyone obeyed the SOP, but at a certain point during MCO 2.0, they took it easy.

"Maybe they are fed up (with SOP), but they have to follow. They must understand that the SOP the government imposed is not for...