Shoppers queueing up in an orderly manner outside Gama Supermarket in Penang after the state government announced that all supermarkets, grocery stores and eateries must close at 8pm during the period of the movement control order. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
EVERY shop found trying to stay open pleaded ignorance to the state’s order to close by 8pm.
Seventy enforcers comprising soldiers, policemen and enforcers led by Penang Island City Council (MBPP) swept through all residential areas in Penang and found 15 retail shops staying open on Wednesday.
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Shoppers queueing up in an orderly manner outside Gama Supermarket in Penang after the state government announced that all supermarkets, grocery stores and eateries must close at 8pm during the period of the movement control order. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
Bawani (left) instructing the operator and workers of a grocery store at Bandar Sri Pinang in Penang to close shop after it was found operating beyond 8pm.
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