22 bazaars ordered to shut


Taking precautions: The Ramadan bazaar in Taman Puncak Jalil in Selangor is among 22 bazaars nationwide that were ordered to close starting today due to the surge of Covid-19 cases. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: At least 22 Ramadan bazaars nationwide have been ordered to close by the Housing and Local Government Ministry to contain the rise in Covid-19 cases.

The order for the closure was made by the local authorities after the Ministry received a report by the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) secretariat.

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