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FOMCA welcomes fine increase for SOPs violators

Feb 26, 2021

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The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations has welcomed the increase in fines for those violating COVID-19 SOPs under the Emergency ordinance.

FOMCA hopes that the high compound will ensure further SOP compliance, to boost efforts against the spread of the coronavirus.

Starting March 11th, individuals will be fined a maximum of RM10,000, while companies can face compounds of up to RM50,000 for ignoring health guidelines.
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Non-Muslim wedding ceremonies allowed in MCO, CMCO, and RMCO areas



Non-Muslim couples will be allowed to go ahead with their marriage ceremony, except those in areas under an Enhanced Movement Control Order.

The National Registration Department says the event can take place at its offices, and non-Muslim religious houses, subject to SOPs.

These include a maximum of ten attendees in MCO areas.
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Another 2,253 COVID-19 cases



Malaysia reported 2,253 new COVID-19 cases today.

Selangor recorded the highest number of infections with 633 cases, followed by 545 in Perak, and Johor 276.

Meanwhile, 11 more patients have died due to the virus, raising the death toll to 1,111.