Malaysia

Ministry to fine shoppers who overstay 2-hour limit

Enforcement operation to focus on business premises, including supermarkets, malls

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 26 May 2021 5:47PM

Ministry to fine shoppers who overstay 2-hour limit
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry says its enforcement unit will be joined by personnel from the Health Ministry, police and local authorities to ensure consumers follow the two-hour limit placed on shoppers. – The Vibes file pic, May 26, 2021

PUTRAJAYA – The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has mobilised an operation dubbed ‘OPS HAD 2J’ from today to ensure the two-hour shopping limit at business premises is observed.

The ministry, in a statement, said OPS HAD 2J would focus on supermarkets, shopping complexes, farmers’ markets, night markets and other premises.

“To ensure the effectiveness of the maximum time limit, shoppers are urged to plan their journey and list the items they want to buy first. They are also encouraged to leave the premises once they have made their purchase.

“It should be noted here, that the aim of OPS HAD 2J is also to avoid too many customers in the premises which will cause congestion and can result in a long wait for other customers,’’ said the statement.

It said 2,262 enforcement officers nationwide would monitor and ensure the public’s full compliance.

The operation also involved other enforcement agencies such as the Health Ministry, police and local authorities.

The ministry said any customer who overstayed would be issued a compound.

“Other than the two-hour shopping limit, all parties, namely, customers and traders must comply with the other existing SOPs (standard operating procedures),” it said. – Bernama, May 26, 2021

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