KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2 -- The police have arrested 538 individuals for breaching regulations enforced under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said from the arrests, 531 individuals were issued with compounds while seven individuals were remanded by the police.

He said among the offences were not wearing face masks (136 cases), not complying with physical distancing (82), failing to provide equipment/recording customer details (80), entertainment centre activities (78), premises operating overtime/without permission (17) and others (145).

"Authorities will continue to enhance inspections as well take action against the owners of premises and the public...