POLICE have dismissed allegations in a viral video clip that several people have been issued compounds for delivering aid in Kuala Kangsar in violation of movement control order standard operating procedures (SOP).

Kuala Kangsar police chief Omar Bakhtiar Yaacob insisted police merely issued compounds for offences committed under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and related regulations and laws.

“We believe the viral video was the result of a misunderstanding and dissatisfaction of the people who were compounded for violating the SOP, and police have taken steps to investigate the matter,” he said in a statement today.

Omar said police welcomed initiatives by the public to give aid to others but they must follow the SOP to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The two-minute video was the recording of a call to a local radio station alleging that Kuala Kangsar police had issued compound notices against people for delivering aid in contravention of movement control regulations. – Bernama, July 3, 2021.