Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought great changes to the world community when all offices and schools are closed, social and religious activities are banned, movement control and even social imprisonment are restricted. This action indirectly has huge implications for the country and its people's political, economic, social, cultural, and so on. The main aspect that is of concern to the people at this critical time is the aspect of health and safety. Malaysia is no exception from implementing various measures, strategies, and actions that are deemed necessary to prevent the spread of this epidemic with the aim of maintaining the safety of the people. This article looks at the implications of movement control especially on the crime index rate in Malaysia during the pandemic in 2020. Although the crime index rate decreased by almost 50% not all types of crime decreased although the government's strategy to implement the Movement Control Order (PKP) is believed to be the main cause of the decline. criminal cases. This study will use data obtained from secondary data through academic materials such as scholarly writing blogs, journals, newspaper clippings, and bulletins of related agencies that discuss crime issues in Malaysia and the world will discuss crime issues.

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