Sunday, 17 Jan 2021 03:01 PM MYT
BUTTERWORTH, Jan 17 The Apollo Market here has been ordered to close for seven days starting tomorrow due to non-compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said in an integrated operation with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Seberang Perai City Council, to monitor the SOPs compliance, found the market was too crowded making it difficult to practice physical distancing.
“The organisers also failed to control the exit and entry limits of customers. The entrance to the market was not properly marked for physical distancing and the public was seen queueing up to the road shoulder.
BUTTERWORTH (Bernama): The Apollo Market here has been ordered to close for seven days starting Monday (Jan 18) due to non-compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order.
Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said an integrated operation with the Health Ministry and Seberang Perai City Council to monitor the SOP compliance found the market was too crowded, making it difficult to practice physical distancing. The organisers also failed to control the exit and entry limits of customers. The entrance to the market was not properly marked for physical distancing and the public was seen queuing up to the road shoulder, said ACP Noorzainy.
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George Town, Penang
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Consistently praised as having some of the most delectable dishes in all of Asia, the island of Penang, in Malaysia, can thank its unique blend of settlers. Malay, Indian, and Chinese cultures have all contributed to the commingling of complex flavors here. And in Penangâs capital, UNESCO-designated George Town, sampling food from the cityâs many street vendors makes for a deliciousâand deliciously authenticâexperience.