Malls are safe places, don't punish us for other people's actions, say retail associations


Malls are being extra vigilant and checking vistors' status on the MySejahtera app. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malls are safe places to visit and its owners should not be penalised for actions of others that are beyond their control, say retail associations.

This comes after Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba was quoted as saying that several shopping malls would be listed under the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system after it was found that they were used for family gatherings during the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

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