Govt to take sterner action against pubs, nightclub owners as over 600 detained on New Year's Day for violating SOP


PUTRAJAYA: Over 600 people have been detained on New Year’s Day at pubs and nightclubs, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Senior Minister said the individuals were nabbed for violating the government’s Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP), in which nightlife activities are still prohibited.

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