Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin said 56 politicians were arrested for alleged violation of the standard operating procedures (SOP) when the country was placed under the movement control order (MCO).

"Throughout the MCO between May 18, 2020, and Aug 25, 2021, 56 politicians were arrested in relation to SOP violation offences.

"Of that figure, 22 compounds were issued while 25 cases still under investigation, eight cases classified as...