PETALING JAYA: There shall be no sale of fireworks, even approved ones, over social media, says Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Furthermore, the authorities will be on heightened alert for the sale and use of non-approved fireworks in Malaysia in the run-up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, he said, also emphasising that minors are not allowed to buy them.
Saifuddin Nasution added that local councils must also play their role to ensure that only traders with permits are selling the items on safe and suitable premises. “These guidelines were already being enforced by the police four years ago. They are not new, but now, with the ban lifted, there will of course be more enforcement as there will be more open trading and demand for these items.
He also advised the public to buy from approved sellers and ensure their safety and the safety of others when playing with the firecrackers and fireworks during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Meanwhile, safety advocates argue that the public must be wary of the dangers of playing with firecrackers during festive seasons, even if it looks like a fun activity.
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