SUNSHINE Square in Bayan Baru, Penang, is stepping up health precautions to make sure that its customers and employees are well-prepared in view of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.
Sunshine Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd director Yee Kam Ming said prevention was better than cure in facing the virus.
“In line with the state government’s advice, we will maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of the supermarket. Our customers’ health and safety are our priorities.
“The service industry is always at the frontline as we have to deal with customers and fight the virus.
“We have to step up our prevention measures to make sure that our customers and employees are safe and healthy so that our customers can shop and our employees can work with peace of mind, ” he said.
Yee said the mall would be providing liquid handwash at its toilets as one of its precautionary measures.
“The toilets, basins and floor are also cleaned with disinfectant detergent. We also disinfect the trolleys, escalators, lifts, and shopping baskets.
“We also check the temperature of our employees, promoters and suppliers with an infrared thermometer.
“If their temperature is higher than 39 degree Celcius, we will advise them to seek treatment and get more rest, ” he told reporters when met at the mall recently.
Yee added that employees at the frontline were advised to wear masks.
“There is a shortage of masks as suppliers have given priorities to hospitals and China, ” he said.
Yee said the move kick-started in Sunshine Square as it is nearer to the airport and factories. They would continue taking similar precautions at other Sunshine outlets.
Also present was Sunshine Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd marketing communications manager Bryan Wong.
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