Brunei to allow popular night market open for business with safety measures

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: With the lifting of some restrictions announced by the government, some restaurants, cafes, food courts and food stalls across the country began their operations while imposing social distancing in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) advice.

But locals received more good news when the goverment announced on Monday (May 18) that the famous Gadong night market (Pasar Malam Gadong) will also be allowed to open.

The night market is a major tourist attraction and it is also very popular with the Chinese Tourists, Brunei's biggest number of visitors in 2019.

The Brunei Government on Monday also other night markets in the country will soon be able to open its outlets.

With restaurants, eateries, cafes and food courts allowed to provide dine-in services as of Sunday, the public was also reminded to take extra precautions and practise safety before entering the establishments.

At a recent daily press conference at the Ministry of Health (MoH) it was stated that food premises and operators are required to obtain a BruHealth QR code, while a QR code print must be posted at the entrance where customers can scan theirs before entry and exit.

Only green and yellow colour codes are allowed to enter or dine-in.

The public is reminded to comply with the regulations and directives related to the gradual reduction of the social distancing measures.

The violation of the orders is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act (Section 204), which carries a BND10,000 fine or imprisonment of up to six months, or both. - Borneo Bulletin/Asian News Network