Fined RM3,000 for not adhering to EMCO

JULAU: A woman was slapped with a RM3,000 compound after police found her violating the public health standard operating procedures (SOPs) by leaving her longhouse which is under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The case happened last Sunday around 3.15pm when a CID team led by Insp Herda Ismail carried out SOP monitoring operations […]

Ministry to consider proposal to control price of Covid-19 test kit

KUALA BERANG: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) is considering a proposal to control the price of the Covid-19 test kit, said Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid. He said based on feedback from the public, the test kit price is a burden especially to the low-income groups and families with many children. “We […]

Brawling teens slapped with RM1,500 compound

MIRI: Five teenagers are among seven individuals slapped with compounds totalling RM10,500 after they were involved in a fight last Friday (June 4). The brawl which happened around 5.50 pm behind a shop in Tudan, is believed to have started over a dispute involving a kite. The brawl was captured by members of the public […]

To fine or not to fine

No decision yet on compounds for vaccine appointment absentees KOTA BHARU: The government has yet to decide whether to issue compounds to individuals who registered for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme but fail to show up for their appointments. Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said he was confident […]

Halt dine-in vehicle service or be compounded

KUCHING: Eateries that provide dine in vehicle services with in-house utensils are advised to discontinue doing so as it is against the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Eateries that continue to provide such services will be compounded for violating the regulations under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said serving […]

Police ask Miri food outlet owner to submit CCTV footage

KUCHING: The owner of a food outlet in Luak, Miri where a trader was slapped with a compound for flouting the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) on Friday, was asked to submit the CCTV footage at the premises to the police. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said the full recording was needed to facilitate […]

Compounds totalling RM64,050 issued during price control enforcement

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has issued compounds amounting to RM64,050 and seized items with an estimated value of RM52,897.31 during the enforcement of the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with Aidilfitri celebration. KPDNHEP enforcement director, Azman Adam, said a total of 73 complaints were received […]

Police deny viral picture of RM30,000 compound

SEREMBAN: Police have refuted a picture which went viral on social media on a police operations in which compounds amounting to RM30,000 were purportedly issued to individuals for violating the 2021 Aidilfitri standard operating procedure. Nilai police chief, Supt Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman said on the other hand the picture showed house-to-house inspection on the […]

MOH to re-evaluate RM50,000 compound issued to burger seller

PUTRAJAYA:  The Ministry of Health (MOH) will re-evaluate the case of a burger seller in Kelantan who was issued a RM50,000 compound on Sunday for violating the movement control order (MCO), including operating beyond 10 pm, on whether to give a reduction or an exemption. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the ministry […]

Datuk Seri among 32 compounded for violating CMCO SOP at entertainment centre

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A businessman with the ‘Datuk Seri’ title was among 32 people issued compound fines for violating standard operating procedure (SOP) during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) at an entertainment centre at the Gemilang business centre here around midnight Friday. Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP Shafee Abd Samad said all compounded […]