Bukit Aman police secretary Noorsiah Saaduddin said the cases were being investigated under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957, which provides for seven years’ imprisonment or a fine of RM10,000 or both, if convicted.

“Comprehensive and continuous monitoring is being conducted, including on the online sale of fireworks and firecrackers through social media and e-commerce platforms.

“We advise the public not to get involved in the illegal sale of fireworks and firecrackers,” she said in a statement here today.

Noorsiah said police had received 6,526 applications to obtain permits to sell fireworks and firecrackers nationwide in conjunction with this year’s Aidilfitri celebration.

She said of the total, 5,188 applications were approved, while 1,338 were rejected because they failed to meet the requirements.