Perak says no to dine-in at restaurants

The state administration conducted a special meeting chaired by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (pic) and agreed with the opening up of certain economic sectors from Monday (May 4).

IPOH: Perak will enforce the no dine-in rule in restaurants from Monday (may 4), says state secretary Datuk Ahmad Suadi Abdul Rahim.

He said restaurants, food courts, kiosks, food trucks and street stalls were allowed to conduct business, but only for takeaways and deliveries.

“Markets with no registered premises, such as morning markets, are still closed for business, ” he said during a live stream on Perak FM Sunday (May 3)

Ahmad Suadi said the state administration had conducted a special meeting chaired by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu and agreed with the Federal Government on opening up certain sectors of the economy from Monday (May 4).

“Although we support healthy lifestyles, public recreational parks are still closed.

“In order to ensure the best public service to the people, all government offices will be open as usual from May 4, ” he said.

He also reminded the public that the MCO was still in force and authorities would continue to take action against those who disobeyed the law.

“Although there is no new data recorded on Covid-19 in the state for 15 consecutive days, there are still some divisions (Mukim) and sub-divisions (Sub-Mukim) in the state that have not passed its incubation period.

“Movement restriction is still applicable, that is between 8am until 8pm only.

“Therefore, on behalf of the state government, we would like to remind the public to practise social distancing and wearing face masks must be a priority, ” he said.