KUALA TERENGGANU: All shopping complexes, hypermarkets and supermarkets in areas under the jurisdiction of the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) have been ordered to close business on the first day of Aidilfitri.
As for fast-food outlets, 24-hour grocery stores such as 7-Eleven, Treleaf Mart, Eco Shop and DIY, the closure order is from 12.01am until 1pm, said Kuala Terengganu Mayor Datuk Rosli Latiff.
The directive was issued to respect the Aidilfitri celebration and allow Muslim workers the opportunity to perform prayers.
“MBKT seeks the cooperation of all business owners and premises operators to comply with the regulations.
“Failure to do so may result in enforcement action under the relevant laws,” he said when contacted yesterday.
Rosli added that notices regarding the directive were distributed to the management of affected premises.
Additionally, announcements had been made on various social media platforms, including Facebook, to ensure members of the public could prepare for Aidilfitri.
“MBKT is seeking the cooperation of owners and operators of the affected business premises to comply with the stipulated regulations.
“Action will be taken against those who fail to comply with the regulations,” he said.
