Crime index down 46.7 pct during MCO, conditional MCO - police

The crime rate in the country decreased by 46.7 percent during the 84 days of the movement control order (MCO) and the conditional MCO, said Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Huzir Mohamed.

He said from March 18 till yesterday, 10,134 criminal cases had been reported, compared to 19,014 cases recorded in the 84 days prior to the enforcement of the MCO.