KUANTAN: Night markets, bundle sales and car boot sales are allowed to resume operations, but only for visitors who have completed their vaccination, says Pahang state executive councillor Datuk Abd Rahim Muda.

       “Those wishing to enter night markets need to show their Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate as proof of having received two doses of the vaccine,” he said.

       Visitors and traders must also comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure.

       Children and those above 70 are not encouraged to visit the night markets, while traders above 60 are not encouraged to sell as well.

       “The operating hours for night markets are from 3pm to 9pm and the number of traders is set at 50% of the existing trader capacity of the site.

       “Only food and drinks, as well as basic commodity, traders are allowed on a rotating basis.

       “Visitors are reminded not to eat or drink at the stalls, open areas or parking lots near the night market.

       “No fittings or exchange of clothes are allowed as well,” the local government and housing committee chairman said at a press conference in Wisma Sri Pahang here yesterday.

       Traders are also not allowed to conduct any entertainment activities, such as kiddie rides, claw machines or toy rentals.

       Also, no promotions or flyer distributions are allowed at the night markets.

       Queue numbers, security personnel, physical distancing, the wearing of face masks and the use of MySejahtera QR codes are mandatory.

       “If any visitor or trader is found to be Covid-19-positive, the location will be closed for three days for sanitisation purposes,” said Abd Rahim. — Bernama