KUALA LUMPUR – Only 36 types of fireworks will be allowed for sale during this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Bukit Aman Management Department (Administration) deputy director Datuk Mat Kasim Karim said the sale must comply with rules set by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
He said that among the fireworks allowed for sale are Pop-Pop, Happy Boom Dush 20, Happy Boom Glow of Sunset, Happy Boom Flower Silver Cracking Rain and Happy Boom Thunder Clap (Rockets).
He said these items have been approved by the Home Ministry for fireworks import, store and trading for sales in conjunction with the festive season in the country.
However, he said there were nine types of fireworks for sales in conjunction with the festive season which could not be traded by small traders, retailers and supermarkets, including Happy Boom Red Cracker, Happy Boom Assorted Celebration Cake Repeat, Happy Boom Shoot Cake and Happy Boom Tikus 50.
He said, some of the conditions that must be complied with by small traders, retailers and supermarkets are that the seller is a Malaysian citizen, owning a business licence containing a list of fireworks which must be displayed for the purpose of inspection.
“The sale period is only allowed for 30 days (15 days before and 15 days after the festive season) subject to the approval and discretion of the police commissioner or state police chief.
“Sales outside supermarket buildings (wholesaler/hypermarket) or shopping mall (shopping mall/ shopping centre) are allowed provided they have a safe storage place certified by the PDRM Armament Division and have a licence and permit from the local authorities,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Small traders and bazaars are also allowed on condition that they have a safe storage place and certified by the PDRM Armament Division, while retail businesses such as 7-Eleven, 99 Speedmart and others are only allowed to sell one type of fireworks, namely Pop-Pop, and they must have a PDRM permit.
“Transactions online or through any social media application are not allowed as well at restaurants, eateries or to buyers below 18 years old.
“All parties who run this business are reminded to adhere to standard operating procedures issued by PDRM and the authorities to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, including individuals who want to play fireworks,” he said.
He said in violation of the stipulated conditions, legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957 (Act 207) which could result in a jail term of seven years or a fine of RM10,000 or both. – Bernama, April 29, 2021
