Staying out after 10pm without valid reasons topped the list of offences that police issued compounds for. — Malay Mail photo
KUCHING (June 26): The police have issued 48 compounds for violations of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Sarawak today, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).
The committee said 27 compounds were issued in Kuching, Bintulu (7), Simunjan (5), Sibu (4), Saratok (2), Lawas (2) and Padawan (1).
SDMC said 25 compounds were issued for being outside without valid reasons after 10pm, premises operating beyond stipulated hours (6), gathering at public areas (5), inter-district travels without permit (3), travelling exceeding the number of people allowed in a private vehicle (3), failed to check-in via MySejahtera (3), dine-in services (2) and fishing at public area (1).
A total of 8,332 compounds have been issued by the police in Sarawak since March 18 last year, added SDMC.
Meanwhile, it said the local authorities under the Ministry of Local Government and Housing issued three compounds today, with one each by Serian District Council, Bau District Council and Sarikei District Council for failing to update or incomplete record book.
The committee said the local authorities have issued 1,166 compounds since Feb 1 this year.