Civil service key to economy re-start

Sanitisers are placed in entry and exit points of supermarkets. Going out to public places without a face mask is a big “No”. Some supermarkets do not allow customers without a mask. - AP

AMONG government departments, the land office is one of the most crowded places. It is widely used by legal firms and ordinary people to go about their business, which range from ordinary payment of quit rent to undertaking a search on information of properties.

Since March 18, the land office is not functioning. The reason is likely due to the huge crowd and high probability of it being a “hot spot” where the Covid-19 infection can spread. Because the land office is closed, business transactions such as buying and selling of properties cannot take place.