PETALING JAYA: Although the increased fine of RM10,000 has been described as too harsh by some, the Malaysian Public Health Physicians Association says there is no other way to deter irresponsible behaviour.
Its president Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said the increased fine will help to ensure that the SOP is fully adhered to.
“It will help curb the spread of Covid-19. It is important for us all to adhere to the SOP.
“If we need to go anywhere, we should make sure we follow the SOP. That’s how we prevent ourselves from being fined, ” he said.
Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin, vice-president of the Malaysian Retailers Association, however said the government should reconsider the move.
People picking up Christmas decorations and gifts at a mall here in Johor Baru as part of their preparation for the festive season.- THOMAS YONG/The Star
PETALING JAYA: With the easing of restrictions starting Dec 7, industry players are expecting a steady recovery to businesses as they anticipate more sales and the return of customers during the year-end festive season.
Interstate and inter-district travel restrictions and passenger limits imposed on vehicles have been rescinded since Monday as the government hopes to balance public health and economic stability.
Restrictions on tourism will be re-evaluated and social visits to Sabah are now allowed, provided visitors undergo a Covid-19 swab test three days before travelling.
Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 05:47 AM MYT
BY R. LOHESWAR
Shoppers take a photo of the Christmas tree at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur December 9, 2020. Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 ― Retailers are asking the government to apply a more targeted approach when it comes to restricting movement instead of implementing a blanket conditional movement control order (CMCO) to control the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
This targeted enhanced movement control order (TEMCO) will at least allow businesses to recover from the fallout of the pandemic.
President of the Malaysian Shopping Mall Association (PPKM) Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok said the large-scale CMCO has severely dampened the momentum of recovery.