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KUALA LUMPUR: The police will take strong action against those who disobey standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the silver car ride together with Thaipusam tomorrow.
Police Inspector General Abdul Hamid Bador said police would be monitoring the route the car is taking, starting from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun HS Lee, here, to Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves.
He said that the (permitted) trip in question did not include moving in procession together or standing and observing by any individual or group along the route.
“It is emphasized that the movement of the car must comply with the strict conditions and SOPs. The car cannot stop anywhere along the route and music of any form is not allowed during the trip.
“Furthermore, trade is not allowed anywhere along the route from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple to Sri Subramaniar Temple, except those that already operate there with the permission of local authorities,” he said in a statement today.
In addition, Hamid said that only 10 people were allowed to accompany the car, namely five members of the temple committee and five other staff members.
Today, Chief Security Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob reminded the public that they should not move in a procession with the cart carrying the Lord Murugan statues or become spectators on the side of the road according to the SOP under the order. motion control (MCO).
