Teenagers compounded for participating in birthday gathering

Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Arshad Abu said the teenagers were detained when they gathered in front of the house of the birthday girl in Taman Baiduri, Pulau Sebang at about 5 pm yesterday.

"The 17-year-old girl who had organised her birthday gathering was issued a RM4,000 compound and all seven teenagers were detained taken to the Pulau Sebang police station for violating standard operating procedures of movement controls," he said in a statement here today.

He urged the public to adhere to the government's directive to remain at home, adding that action can also be taken against owners of premises who allow gatherings to be hosted.