Police discretion on interstate travel until Friday 12 Jan 2021 / 22:01 H. KUALA LUMPUR: Those stranded in other states due to the movement control order (MCO) which comes into effect at 12.01am tomorrow and wish to return to their homes can do so until Friday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador ( pix) said today that he has directed his personnel to use their discretion when enforcing the MCO in such cases. “There might be families away from home and stranded in other states. In this cases, we have agreed to allow them to return on the first or second day (of the MCO) or perhaps until Friday. This includes those travelling by public transportation such as train and bus. If you are stopped at the checkpoints, explain your situation to the personnel. I have directed my personnel to use wise discretion in such cases,“ he said in a a press conference at Bukit Aman this evening.