Penang State Youth and Sports EXCO, Soon Lip Chee, urged the National Security Council (MKN) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) to set SOPs for the operation of gymnasiums, fitness centers and indoor fitness studios in the near future so that operators can resume operations. . “I have written a letter to KBS regarding the application for the re -operation of the gymnasium center, fitness center and indoor fitness studio and hope that the SOP for the operation of the center can be set as soon as possible.” he said during the SOP compliance monitoring at the Penang Bowl, Georgetown this afternoon.
He said that the Covid-19 epidemic has had a huge impact on the sports sector, especially indoor commercial sports and recreation facilities that have not been able to operate since the PKP was implemented. Given that the NSC and KBS have given flexibility to closed commercial sports and recreational facilities to be opened to individuals who have completed vaccinations, it is indeed good news for sports sector operators and sports fans.
“The opening of a gymnasium and fitness center is important to help people maintain health and fitness,” he said. He said operators of indoor sports and recreation facilities should always ensure that consumers are individuals who have received complete vaccinations. He called for, although contact and group activities have been allowed for individuals who have received complete vaccinations, the public is reminded to always adhere to the SOPs set to ensure personal hygiene. Also monitoring compliance with the SOP were Penang State Sports Council Director Harry Chai Heng Hua and Penang Bowling Association Honorary Secretary Cheah Ban Cheng.
