KOTA KINABALU – Warisan has questioned the rationale of compounding eatery owners and workers for eating at their own premises.
Party vice-president Datuk Junz Wong urged the authorities to have sympathy towards these individuals.
He made the call after receiving numerous complaints from eatery owners who were compounded for eating at their own outlets.
“Can eatery owners and workers eat at their own premises during break?
“If yes, why are summons being issued? If no, where are they supposed to eat? In the toilet? Under the table? At the back alley?”
However, Wong said it is understandable that current standard operating procedures do not allow dine-in for public patrons.
“Okay, I understand that the public cannot dine-in, but what about restaurant owners and workers?
“Where is the common sense in this? Tens of thousands of Sabahans are afraid of having their lunch because, at anytime and anywhere, the relevant authorities might snap their photo and issue a compound.
“Please have some empathy. Everyone is facing tough times during this pandemic. The government should not make life tougher for everyone.
“Allow them to have their lunch break peacefully while they are working tirelessly in this essential services line.” – The Vibes, May 31, 2021
