Wee explaining to a member of public on the MCO enforcement.
KUCHING: Kuching City South Mayor Wee Hong Seng is considering closing all hawker centres under his jurisdiction after he found business flouting the movement control order (MCO) to stem the spread of Covid-19.
The mayor made a surprise check on the hawker centre at Kenyalang Park this morning and was appalled to see people having their breakfast there although food businesses are only allowed to open for takeaway or home delivery.
“If this is the case, the city council will consider closing all hawker centers temporarily,” he said in a post on his Facebook page with photos of him speaking to customers.
The MCO came into effect this morning and will be enforced until March 31. Under the order, all food businesses are not allowed to have dine in customers although they can continue to operate.
When contacted later, Wee said the council will ensure compliance with the MCO and he hoped that everyone in the city will cooperate.
Malaysia yesterday recorded its first two deaths from Covid-19, including a 60-year-old pastor who died at the Sarawak General Hospital.
As of noon yesterday, there were 673 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country.