Four Ramadan bazaars in the state were ordered to close with immediate effect as a precautionary measure after they were found to have been visited by individuals who are suspected of having contracted Covid-19.

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairperson Ayub Jamil said two of the bazaars were in areas under the Johor Bahru City Council’s (MBJB) administration, namely in Kampung Pasir, Jalan Mata Kuching and @Mart Kempas.

He said the other two were the Belatuk Ramadan bazaar, Taman Scientex, an area under the jurisdiction of the Pasir Gudang City Council and the Lok Heng Ramadan bazaar in the Kota Tinggi District Council area.