How about a warning first before the fine?

THE Small & Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) is greatly concerned by the recent maximum penalty imposed on traders for operating beyond permitted hours under the movement control order.

We urge all SMEs to practise greater care to ensure they comply fully with all standard operating procedures, and to include a buffer time to allow their customers to also adhere to the SOP. This would avoid unnecessary confrontations with the authorities and help the country in keeping Covid-19 case numbers under control.