JOHOR BARU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is reviewing the compounds issued against a couple here for not wearing their face masks even though there were no customers in the premises.
The Ministry’s Johor office issued a statement on Saturday (March 13) stating that they were aware of the matter and have obtained a report on the incident, which took place on March 7.
“We are looking into the basis of the action taken against the shop owners. If it is found that the compounds should not have been issued in the first place, the Ministry will refer the matter to the Health Ministry and recommend a reconsideration of the compounds, ” it said.
JOHOR BARU: A couple is crying foul over two compounds issued by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry to them for not wearing face masks even though there were no customers in the premises at the time.
Hong Chee Sheng, 52, who owns a school uniform shop in Taman Johor Jaya here, said he had pulled down his face mask to his chin while standing at the front counter at around 3pm on March 7 since there were no customers.
“I noticed a man outside my shop so I quickly put on my face mask properly before walking out, thinking that he was a customer.