The Star newspaper reports that while most Super League players are staying fit behind closed doors, Police midfielder Mohd Hariz Irffan Mohd Nazri is playing a much bigger role under the movement control order (MCO).
Mohd Hariz is a traffic policeman. And while football is suspended currently, he is among 14 of the Super League side’s players to serve on the frontline during the MCO.
He said handling the public’s behaviour at the checkposts can really test his patience.
“We get all sort of weird reasons from the public when we are manning the checkposts. Some of the reasons don’t make sense at all but we all have to be strict in our duty because this concerns everyone’s safety, ” said Mohd Hariz.
“I have been working round-the-clock, we don’t get enough rest. Sometimes I only have time to eat at home before going to bed. Once I wake up, it’s back to work the next day.
“At times, we have to work for 24 hours and sometimes for 12 hours. The shift varies so it is tough for all of us.”
The Lipis local admitted that he is missing football and hopes the Covid-19 crisis ends soon so life can return to normal.
“I hope everyone prays that things get back to normal soon… I myself am missing football, especially being on the pitch with my teammates.”