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The closing of the bars of the Royal Selangor Club in Dataran Merdeka and the Bukit Kiara annex is to teach customers who scoff at social distancing rules a lesson, says the Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL).
“We have rules in place and from day one, we have been telling people to adhere to the rules.
“So when I break them, we will take action,” a DBKL spokesperson said Tuesday (May 12).
DBKL reportedly took action against the outlets on May 10 after receiving public complaints, and after that, DBKL ordered the closure of the outlets.
“We only advise them to close the bars and entertainment areas. Food establishments are allowed to open, “he said.
“There were many complaints about the incident (lack of social distancing) and images of it were circulating,” the spokesman said.
When contacted, a Selangor Club spokesperson said they were seeking clarification from DBKL on the matter, as no compounds or fines were issued.
“No notification or letter was sent to us, so we are not sure why they told us to close,” he said.
“We follow the required standard operating procedures and there was extensive signage everywhere, so we are confused,” he said.
When asked how many people were at the bar that night, a spokesman for the Royal Selangor CLub said he was not sure.
Meanwhile, DBKL said no notice was issued because the shutdown was not done for licensing reasons, but for violating the Conditional Movement Control (MCO) order.
“All we can say is that there were a lot of people there at the club,” he said.
“My advice is: stay home and be safe,” he said.
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