Effective by 18 March, Malaysia officially implemented the movement control order measure. Initially, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) said that anyone who disobeys the control measures can be subjected to various penalties under the Penal Code.[5] However, on 18 March, the chamber of the Attorney General released a federal gazette specific for the control order, specifying a penalty of up to RM1,000 (US$229) and/or up to six months in prison for anyone disobeying the rules of the order.[6]