KOTA BARU – Members of the public have been warned against using the current flood situation as an excuse for violating the stipulated standard operating procedures.
Kelantan police chief Shafien Mamat said the police would not hesitate to take stern action against those who deliberately flout the movement control order.
“If the SOPs stipulate against three people travelling together in one vehicle, then people must adhere (to it) unless there is a strong reason to do otherwise.
“Do not travel in large groups just to look at the current flood situation,” he told reporters after visiting a temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tiong here.
A total of 50 people from a nearby village were housed at the centre after their houses were inundated in floodwaters following heavy rain since yesterday.
Shafien said there was no reason for Kelantan people not to know the standard operating procedures, as the authorities had announced them when the state was placed under the conditional movement control order from November 16 to December 6.
He also urged the public not to gather in groups without observing physical distancing in the event of floods.
“Police will issue summons to those who do not adhere to the standard operating procedures,” said Shafien.
The number of flood victims seeking shelter at 10 relief centres from the two districts stands at 296 people from 78 families. – Bernama, December 4, 2020
