He said the MySejahtera application records the exact time a customer enters a premises and this would facilitate the ministry’s personnel or staff members of the outlet to conduct checks if necessary.

Yesterday, Linggi announced that customers are only allowed to spend a maximum of two hours in retail premises, especially shopping malls, in addition to the limit on the number of customers inside premises at any one time.

The enforcement of the SOPs was in line with the implementation of the third movement control order.

“Premises owners should also remind their customers to adhere to the two-hour time limit,” he said in a virtual news conference today.

Linggi said the ministry’s enforcement officers would conduct random checks at popular retail outlets to ensure that the people comply with the SOPs.

“Shoppers are advised to plan their activities wisely, thus helping to reduce the Covid-19 infection chain in the country,” he said.

Asked about individuals bringing children to shopping malls, Linggi said the SOPs clearly state that this was “not encouraged” but not “disallowed” because the government understood the problems faced by the people.

“For instance, there are single parents who need to bring their children along. If possible, please leave the children with close relatives and avoid bringing them into retail premises,” he said.

Meanwhile, the minister said that the in-car dining services were not allowed, even though there were no specific SOPs regarding the activity.

He added that the idea of enjoying meals in the car with family may have cropped up following the ban on dining-in at eateries, but so far, no decision has been made on the matter.

According to news reports today, Sarawak police commissioner Aidi Ismail said providing in-car dining service was a violation of SOPs and the owners of a food outlet or restaurant providing such a service could be issued with a compound.

He said a food outlet in Miri was compounded last Friday for providing such a service.

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