THE Penang Security Special Commitee (JKKN) will be liaising with the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) to understand the status of several other businesses or activities in Penang that are not in the prohibited list, but are still not in operation.
“We need to obtain the confirmation from MKN regarding their status. Among the activities are tuition classes, dancing classes and painting classes.
“Many activities have not been operating since the movement control order (MCO).
“We hope that the Federal Government can make a fast decision on the matter to allow these operators to resume their activities,” he told Buletin Mutiara after visiting Hairstory International in Karpal Singh Drive today.
Chow was happy that hairdressers and barbers were allowed to operate and he advised them to adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP).
“The strict SOP is important to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection. It is crucial for customers to also obey the SOP,” he said.
At Hairstory International, Chow and his team were briefed on the SOP imposed on customers.
The customers must check-in using the PGCare app and have their body temperature screened.
For additional safety, their hands, shoes and mobile phones will also be sanitised before they are allowed to enter.
The hairdressers are equipped with personal protection equipment (PPE), face shields and gloves.
Welcoming Chow and his team were Hairstory International co-founders Derrick Ooi and Leon Lee.
Also present were Chow’s political secretary Teh Lai Heng, Jelutong MP RSN Rayer, Sungai Pinang assemblyman Lim Siew Khim, Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang and councillors from MBPP.
After the visit, Chow and his entourage had a sumptuous dinner at the Fisherman’s Wharf Food Corner in Sungai Pinang.
Joining them were Penang Rehda chairman Datuk Toh Chin Leong and the food corner’s owner Jason Kung.
Story by Edmund Lee
Pix by Chan Kok Kuan
Video by Law Suun Ting