Obey the rules, implore exhausted cops

GEORGE TOWN: They are on duty, rain or shine, to check on people’s compliance with Covid-19 SOP.

And they have sent out a plea: Please mind the rules.

“It is everybody’s role to keep the community safe and end the pandemic, ” said George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong, who oversees the northeast district of Penang.

Since the second movement control order was enforced, a total of 47,000 inspections had been conducted, he said.

“Officers from 30 teams have been conducting regular inspections in premises such as business outlets, public markets, religious institutions and schools.”

He said 27 compounds had been issued since March for violations such as failure to scan their MySejahtera app before entering a place and violating interstate permits.

“We advise people to please follow the basic rules stipulated in the SOP.

“Wear a face mask, wash hands frequently and stay at home if there is no urgency to leave the house.

“Avoid crowded places and ensure sufficient physical distancing, ” he advised.

Meanwhile, north Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Noorzainy Mohd Noor urged those travelling with police permits not to abuse them.

“If you’re here for work, use the permit just for work and then go home.

“Do not bring your family along.

“Anyone caught violating their permits will be punished as we need to be stern in enforcement to curb the spread of Covid-19.”

He said there could be people who might want to travel between Penang and Kedah before Hari Raya for shopping “but this is not the time to loosen up”.

“It is the responsibility of the people to abide by the SOP and our duty to take action against those who violate the rules, ” he said.