JASIN – Two garment factories in the industrial area here have been ordered to close temporarily with immediate effect for failing to comply with standard operating procedures stipulated under the movement control order.
Jasin police chief Mispani Hamdan said one of the factories even tried to hoodwink authorities by claiming that it was making personal protection equipment.
“When asked, the factory operator could not explain certain suspicious matters, before admitting to the offence.
“One of their excuses is that they had received approval from the International Trade and Industry Ministry, but the ministry is still bound by the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342),” he told reporters after conducting an integrated enforcement operation, which includes the participation of multiple agencies, here today.
He said each factory had been issued a warning two days ago, but have continued operating as usual, with a large number of people in one place at any one time.
He added that apart from being ordered to close temporarily, both factories were also issued with a RM1,000 compound each under Act 342. – Bernama, January 19, 2021
