All sectors of society in the Kuantan district are restricted from holding public programmes from tomorrow (Dec 18) until Dec 31, to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through the existing clusters in the state.

The Pahang State Disaster Committee in a statement said during the period, "over the counter" dealings and transactions involving the public, will be reduced as appointment systems will be used to avoid crowds.

"Mosque committees and administrators of non-Muslim houses of worship are...