Malls taking proactive steps to check Covid-19

A security guard on duty at the entrance to Prangin Mall while others patrol each floor to help shoppers speed up their errands. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

A SHOPPING outlet is taking down personal particulars of its patrons as a measure to guard against the spread of Covid-19.

Kompleks Bukit Jambul (KBJ)security and safety manager Eric Voon said they would record names, MyKad and phone numbers of those entering the complex via the main entrance.

He said only the grocery outlet, and several food and beverage outlets at the lower ground and ground floors were open while the first to sixth floors of the complex were sealed off.

“Those who want to do their grocery shopping will definitely have to pass through this main entrance.

“We will take down their names, MyKad and phone number before they are allowed to enter.

The security station set up at the main entrance of KBJ to record people going in and out of the complex.

“By keeping the records of these people, we can know the number of people coming in and going out daily at the complex.

“In the event of an unforeseen incident, we should be able to locate them, ” he said.

Voon added that security guards have been stationed at several entry points to assist shoppers in buying household goods.

He said there were also red markers at the entrance to ensure the people observe social distancing while waiting to enter.

At Prangin Mall, security guards were seen at entry points and walkways leading up to the food and beverage stores in the premises.

Elevator buttons from the first to sixth floor of KBJ are sealed while the grocery and several food outlets on the lower ground are open to the public.

A check by StarMetro found that the guards were also patrolling each floor to ensure that people do not wander aimlessly inside the building.

The guards would approach those at the mall and help them speed up their errands.

Gama senior manager (marketing division) Leong Hau Soon said they had placed yellow markers on the floor to facilitate social distancing at the cashiers.

“We put up notices to advise shoppers to queue behind the yellow lines and stay at arm’s length of one another.

“The move is a non-pharmaceutical infection control to prevent the spread of the contagious disease.

“We hope shoppers will cooperate with us in this challenging time, ” she added.