The enforcement of the RM10,000 fine, effective on March 11, will only be imposed on individuals who breach the movement control order (MCO) repeatedly, as well as those who can trigger the spread of Covid-19, said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador.

He explained that the government’s decision to increase the compound from RM1,000 to RM10,000 was not for all offences related to violations of the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

“We admit that many people misunderstand (the move) and worry about the compound amount of up to RM10,000. It is not for all offences...