‘Viral message about soldiers to use force is fake’


PETALING JAYA: A voice message being spread on WhatsApp claiming that the Armed Forces will resort to hitting anyone who breaks the movement control order (MCO) is fake.

Armed Forces chief Jen Tan Sri Affendi Buang (pic) assured Malaysians that the military will not resort to violence as it collaborates with police to enforce the MCO aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19.

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