‘Look for alternative material sources’

Anthony Dass, member of the Economic Action Council secretariat, said China is unlikely to drop its Covid policy anytime soon and this means lockdowns in more cities may be announced.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian manufacturers with exposure to China need an urgent back-up plan to minimise the adverse effects of China’s zero-Covid policy.

As surging Omicron infections trigger lockdowns in China, with the recent one in the “Silicon Valley” of Shenzhen, concerns are rising about the potential impact on Malaysia, given the country’s significant trade reliance on China.