No drive-through Ramadan bazaar is allowed to be carried out in Johor due to the COVID-19 outbreak, says the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar today.

His Majesty said the frontliners in the country were now tirelessly fighting to combat the infection.

“I am worried that if drive-through Ramadan bazaar is allowed, there will be traffic congestion to an extent that it will further burden the enforcement personnel on duty.

“In fact, there will be risks of close contact and if a new cluster surfaces, how are we going to control the infection,” said His Majesty as posted on his official Facebook today.

Sultan Ibrahim called on the people in the state to remain patient and persevere in this trying times with the enforcement of the third phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

“Patience is part of the (Muslim) faith. Please be patient and do not defy the MCO. Make sure you only go out when necessary.

“I am also confining myself (at home) and do not go anywhere, so I do understand the inconvenience in not being able to do the daily routine," he added.

Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim received an audience from Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad and the State Secretary, Datuk Azmi Rohani.

-- BERNAMA