30 compounds issued in S’wak over SOP violations

KUCHING : Eleven of the total 30 compounds issued by the police yesterday involved gathering and failure to practise physical distancing, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).

Eight other offences involved failure to scan the MySejahtera QR code before entering a premises, while six others were caught in public places after midnight without a reason.

“Three individuals were issued compounds for not wearing face masks, while one

Three individuals were issued compounds for not wearing face masks, while one individual failed to comply with the permitted business hours, and another individual ferried more than two passengers. — Sarawak Disaster Management Committee

individual failed to comply with the permitted business hours, and another individual ferried more than two passengers,” said SDMC in a statement.

Of the total 30 compounds, 15 were issued in Kuching followed by eight in Bintulu, four in Lawas, two in Sarikei, and one in Mukah.

SDMC said this brought the cumulative number of compounds issued by the police so far to 9,050.

Apart from that, three local authorities in Sarawak also issued a total of five compounds to those who flouted the standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19.

“The Bintulu Development Authority issued three compounds, while the Serian District Council and Sibu Municipal Council issued one compound each.

“Three of the offences involved not wearing face masks, while the rest involved operating beyond the stipulated hours and failure to update the attendance logbook or incomplete entry.”

SDMC said this brought the cumulative number of compounds issued by various local authorities across Sarawak to 1,268.