The fine for breaking the pub and nightclub ban has been quietly reduced to RM5K for individuals, and RM25K for companies!
While this may be a relief for those caught breaking the ban, it is still a hefty fine!
Pub + Nightclub Fine Quietly Cut To RM5K + RM25K!
On 17 March 2021, when the Malaysian government announced the three categories of offences, they set the fine for those breaking the pub and nightclub ban very high :
- Companies operating a pub or nightclub : RM 50,000
- Entering a pub or nightclub : RM 10,000
- Entering an eatery within a pub or nightclub : RM 10,000
On 22 March 2021, they quietly slashed the fine for breaking the pub and nightclub ban by half!
- Companies operating a pub or nightclub : RM 25,000
- Entering a pub or nightclub : RM 5,000
- Entering an eatery within a pub or nightclub : RM 5,000
While this may be a relief for those already hit with the massive RM 10K or RM 50K fine earlier, it is still a considerable sum of money.
Please note that the ban includes any restaurants or cafes within the pub or nightclub.
Since 8 February 2021, pubs and nightclubs are no longer allowed to serve food or drinks at their restaurants, or even offer takeaway!
But apparently, pubs have now switched their licences to restaurants and eateries that serve alcohol, bypassing this ban.
Recommended : Act 342 COVID Fines : What You Need To Know!
Pub + Nightclub Fine : Can Appeal For A Discount!
Individuals or companies who get fined for not complying with the pub and nightclub ban can appeal for the following discounts, at the nearest District Health Office.
- Pay within 7 days : 50% discount
- Pay within 8 to 14 days : 25% discount
Please do NOT appeal for the discount at the police station. The discount can only be given, and the fine paid, at the District Health Office.
Also note that the discount is only given to first-time offenders. Repeat offenders will not receive the discount.
This iKKM nfographic summarises the fines and discounts for those who break the pub and nightclub ban :
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