TO avoid being fined, those offering free food to the homeless have been asked to distribute them only at the designated Laman Tun Sri Lanang outdoor carpark in Johor Baru.

State women, family and community development committee chairman Zaiton Ismail (pic) said non-governmental organisations and individuals could be compounded RM250 by Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) if they were found distributing food packets in any other areas.