New business landscape expected post-MCO


Alternative channel: Shopping online has become a significant alternative for business operators during the MCO.

SUFFERING. It’s the one word that’s synonymous with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nationwide, especially retail players, having been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since the movement control order (MCO), which was implemented on March 18 and now extended into its third phase until April 28, businesses of retail SMEs have been in turmoil, says Malaysia Retailers Association president James Loke.

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