Businesses in Lundu found to be using detergent instead of hand sanitiser fluid, warnings issued by authorities

Billy (second left) explains why proper hand sanitising fluid should be used instead of a detergent to staff at a business premise in Lundu.

KUCHING: Another business outlet was found to be using detergents in place of proper hand sanitisers during the latest operation carried out by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to check on compliance during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period.

Sarawak chief environmental health officer Billy Sujang said the latest operation was carried out in the southernmost areas of the state comprising Lundu bazaar on Thursday and Sematan bazaar, Telok Melano and Biawak a day later.

He revealed that during the operation, a business outlet in Lundu involved in retail was given a stern warning for using a detergent instead of proper hand sanitiser fluid on those entering the premises.

An eatery in Lundu was also given a stern warning after it was found not recording the body temperature of those entering the premises as well as not registering their names and telephone numbers.

“Both business premises did not comply with the the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the RMCO, such as not having a record of people entering the premises and their body temperatures, and not providing the appropriate hand sanitiser. Make sure there is a sink and tap made available for people to wash their hands if another wash solution is used.

“After they were warned and advised, proprietors of both premises took positive steps by immediately rectifying the mistakes they had made. Generally speaking, I am very satisified with the SOP compliance level in Lundu bazaar, Sematan bazaar, Telok Melano and Biawak,” he said today.

According to Billy, the operation had checked a total 65 premises comprising 27 eateries, 30 retail outlets and convenience stores, three supermarkets, two clothing stores, one salon, one pharmacy and one internet centre.

He also said a total 44 enforcement personnel were involved comprising 28 from MoH, three from Lundu police, eight from Lundu District Council, and two each from Civil Defence Force and Rela.

“The main purpose of the operation was not to look for faults but to ensure the SOPs are complied with, as we all work together to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission.

“Therefore, I call on business proprietors and consumers to always comply with the SOP and practise the new normal,” he said.

On a related matter, Billy said two notices were also issued under under Section 32B of Food Act 1983 to those who violated the smoking ban in eateries during the operation in Bau.

He explained all two notices were issued to individuals found smoking at the eatery, which is an offence under Regulation 11(1)(d) of Control of Tobacco Products (Amendment) Regulations 2018.

Offences under Regulation 11(1)(d) can be compounded up to RM250 or face charges in court. If found guilty, the offender can be fined not more than RM10,000 or a jail sentence not more than two years.

“For the information of everyone, the smoking ban in eateries is still in force. If you want to smoke, make sure you do it at a spot three metres away from the eatery,” he said.

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