Kedah warns hotels: Fail hygiene standards, face closure

Hotels in Kedah that continue to fail in meeting hygiene standards risk being ordered to close, warned Mansor Zakaria, Chairman of the Kedah State Housing, Local Government, and Health Committee. This stern warning comes after enforcement officers from the Sungai Petani City Council (MBSA) inspected a hotel implicated in hygiene issues that went viral on social media.

Zakaria stated that local authorities (PBT) will not compromise on cleanliness issues, emphasizing their importance for the state's image. Hotels are among the business premises subject to regular monitoring, alongside eateries and tourist destinations. He indicated that businesses found to be non-compliant, even after warnings and compounds, could face more severe penalties, including the directive to cease operations.

The committee's stance reflects a commitment to upholding public health and the reputation of Kedah as a destination. The move aims to ensure that all businesses, particularly those serving the public, adhere to essential hygiene protocols. Failure to do so will result in decisive action from the PBT.