Local authorities given more power to issue compounds


Crowd control: The Ramadan bazaar site in Dataran Taman Sri Guchil in Kuala Krai, which used to be a main attraction is now empty after Kelantan cancelled bazaars this year. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Mayors, local council presidents and their enforcement officers have been empowered to issue compounds to those who do not comply with the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) and related violations.

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this includes SOP non-compliance at Ramadan bazaars.

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