KUALA LUMPUR: Compound notices totalling RM45,000 were issued to patrons and owners of premises following raids on two entertainment outlets in the city.

       Kuala Lumpur Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Azman Ayob said 43 patrons and two nighclub owners were each issued with RM1,000 compound notices during the raid on Tuesday (March 22).

       "The compound notices were issued for breaches of Covid-19 standard operating procedures by taking part in activities at entertainment outlets," he said in a statement on Wednesday (March 23).

       SAC Azman advised the public to comply with Covid-19 SOP and assist in bringing down the number of infections.

       "Those with information on SOP infringements especially involving entertainment outlets can contact the police via the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) which can be downloaded on your mobile phone. We appreciate public cooperation on the matter," he said.