The Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) said among the offences were not complying with the distance required between the traders’ tents, entry and exit controls not fully monitored, and traders selling items other than cooked food and beverages.

“The decision to close the bazaar on these dates was made after taking into account the welfare of traders who had cooked for sale today.

“This closure notice was issued by the authorised officer as per the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) in accordance with Section 18 (1) (f) (of the act) and handed over to the representative of JKP Zone 3 at the Licensing Department today,” said the statement.

At the same time, MPS said it also explained the SOPs and compliance actions that needed to be taken by the organisers to reopen the bazaar.

“MPS has stipulated that all organisers and supervisors (of Ramadan bazaars) implement additional SOPs, namely the use of queue number cards for visitors, creating one-way routes in the bazaar and not allowing children under 12 and senior citizens older than 65 to enter Ramadan bazaars,” added the statement.

To ensure that the SOPs are complied with, MPS said it will constantly monitor Ramadan bazaars under its jurisdiction.

“Visitors and traders are also reminded not to be complacent and careless in complying with the SOPs set to ensure the spread of Covid-19 can be controlled,” it said.

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