RM1.1mil compounds issued at nightspot

Coming down hard on violators: Comm Ayob pointing to a picture of a raid being carried out at an entertainment outlet in Muar during a press conference held at the state police headquarters in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: Johor police issued compounds worth a staggering RM1.1mil against patrons of an entertainment outlet in Muar for violation of Covid-19 SOP.

The 109 patrons – 81 males and 28 females aged between 17 and 52 – had failed to observe physical distancing in the premises.

State police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said they raided the outlet at 10.45pm on Saturday and inspected the patrons.

“All tested negative for drugs. However, due to their failure to observe physical distancing, they were issued with the RM10,000 compound each, ” he said at a press conference here yesterday.

Comm Ayob said the outlet manager, a 52-year-old man, was issued with a RM50,000 compound for operating the premises without a licence.

“Based on our records, this is the third time the premises has been found committing a similar offence during the movement control order period.

“The first time was on Feb 26 while the second was on March 10 where a letter was issued to the Muar Municipal Council to have its operating licence cancelled, ” he said.

Comm Ayob said those compounded could appeal the amount with the district health officer but stressed the authorities would not tolerate those violating the SOP at entertainment outlets.