Locked and loaded: Armed Forces chief says personnel at enhanced MCO areas must be in full gear


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 11 Apr 2020

On guard: Soldiers standing guard in front of Selangor Mansion in Kuala Lumpur during the enhanced MCO. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces assigned in enhanced movement control order (MCO) areas have been told to don full army gear while on duty.

Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said this includes the use of helmets and firearms to ensure the safety of frontline personnel.

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