THE Pahang police will further tighten the state’s borders from midnight tonight under the second phase of the movement-control order (MCO).

Pahang police chief Abd Jalil Hassan said the roadblocks will not only involve the federal roads but also at “rat routes” to ensure public compliance with the MCO.

“In addition, we will set up 42 roadblocks for 24 hours along the major roads statewide. We will also increase the number of officers and personnel involved, depending on the need.

“Apart from the major roads, we will also be conducting small-scale inspections in areas such as Felda settlements and villages,” he told reporters after witnessing a blood donation drive at the Sri Panching Camp today.

The programme, jointly organised by the Malaysian armed forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), was also attended by 4th Brigade commander Brig Gen Zaidan Atan and Kuantan Air Base commander Brig Gen Mohd Fadzil Mohd Diah.

Jalil also said that within 24 hours yesterday, police inspected 12,048 vehicles and arrested 24 individuals statewide for violating the MCO.

In another development, Jalil said three policemen from Kuantan and Pekan tested positive for Covid-19 and are being treated at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA), while 43 others were placed under quarantine after being referred as persons under investigation (PUI).

“Those who tested positive had close contact with Covid-19 positive cases. Test results for PUI cases are expected to be known in a few days,” he said.

He said 87 uniformed officers and personnel participated in the blood donation drive today for the HTAA blood bank, which continued to decrease since the outbreak of Covid-19. – Bernama, March 31, 2020.