Kota bharu: The Kelantan state government has ordered all shopping complexes, supermarkets, and hypermarkets to close fully on the first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha next Wednesday. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohamed Fadzli Hassan announced that fast food outlets and convenience stores, including 7-Eleven, E-Mart, and Family Mart, will only be allowed to operate after 1 pm on the day.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the decision was agreed upon during the state executive council meeting and follows the approach implemented during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Datuk Mohamed Fadzli explained that the closure is intended to provide workers in the retail and service sectors the opportunity to perform Aidiladha prayers and carry out korban rituals with their families.

In addition, Mohamed Fadzli addressed concerns over the rise in murder cases in Kelantan, describing it as worrying. Despite the state's overall crime index remaining lower than other states, there has been an increase in murder cases from one case during the same five-month period last year to five cases this year. He expressed appreciation to the police (PDRM) for their ongoing efforts in combating crime and maintaining public safety in the state.