Police take stricter approach to deal with overcrowding at Air Itam Market

Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong said roads at Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Kampung Pisang heading towards the market were closed to control the crowd and also promote social distancing.

"We got a few complaints from the public that they have to walk a distance to go to the market but we have no choice and have to take action.Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong and officers monitoring the situation at the Air Itam market. - NSTP/DANIAL SAAD When asked why the authorities had not closed the market, he said it would overcrowd other markets in the area.Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong making his rounds at the Air Itam market. - NSTP/DANIAL SAAD

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