Malaysia

Homestay owner hit with RM20,000 compound for SOP violation

He had failed to control entry into premises, say police

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 14 May 2021 4:45PM

Homestay owner hit with RM20,000 compound for SOP violation
Seberang Prai Utara police chief Noorzainy Mohd Noor says 10 guests, aged between 20 and 40, were each issued a RM4,000 compound for not scanning the MySejahtera QR code and not practicing physical distancing. – The Vibes file pic, May 14, 2021

KEPALA BATAS – The owner of a homestay in Kg Lembah here was issued a RM20,000 compound yesterday for violating the standard operating procedures of the movement control order.

Seberang Prai Utara police chief Noorzainy Mohd Noor said the 40-year-old man was issued the compound for failing to control guests’ entry into the premises.

A total of 10 guests, aged between 20 and 40, were each issued a RM4,000 compound for not scanning the MySejahtera QR code and not practicing physical distancing, he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, Noorzainy said police also detained two elderly men, aged 61 and 66, at the Jalan Sungai Nyior roadblock for attempting interstate travel without a valid permit. – Bernama, May 14, 2021

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