College students' RM1,500 compound for SOP violation reduced
Six students of the Perak Matriculation College who were compounded RM1,500 for not wearing face masks two days ago had their compounds reduced on appeal, said Perak Health director Dr Ding Lay Ming.
She said a meeting was held with the college management and students at a nearby District Health Office yesterday, during which the students submitted their appeals and a lower compound was issued based on existing procedures.
“However, the college management made...
Six students of the Perak Matriculation College who were compounded RM1,500 for not wearing face masks two days ago had their compounds reduced on appeal, said Perak Health director Dr Ding Lay Ming.
She said a meeting was held with the college management and students at a nearby District Health Office yesterday, during which the students submitted their appeals and a lower compound was issued based on existing procedures.
“However, the college management made an appeal for a further reduction on grounds that the students cannot afford to pay the amount of compound imposed,” she said in a statement today.
Dr Ling said an investigation paper on the appeal for a further reduction was being prepared for consideration by the Health Ministry.
She said the college was given a stern warning for not ensuring compliance with the standard operating procedure to curb Covid-19 at its premises.
It was reported that the students were penalised for not wearing face masks and not practising physical distancing in the college cafeteria at 3.45pm.
- Bernama
