MELAKA, May 24 — The Melaka police have opened 18 investigation papers on violation of standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 transmission by various quarters from Jan 1 until yesterday.

Its Crime Investigation Department Head ACP Mohd Sukri Kaman said five of the cases involved celebrities and VIPs.

Investigations into these cases were conducted following reports lodged, he said and denied claims of ‘double standard’ in enforcing the law.

He said those with information on violation of the SOP on the Movement Control Order (MCO) to contact the police at 06-2854156 line or hotline 06-2851999 or WhatsApp 012-2244999. — Bernama