‘Legal shield’ for contracts

Chang: The government has granted financial assistance in various economic stimulus packages to contain, sustain, supplement, stabilise, resuscitate and “re-start” businesses in these extraordinary times.However, one aspect of “relief” that has been overlooked is the provision of a “legal shield” to people and businesses who are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations due to restrictions during the movement control order (MCO),

THE coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has derailed the world. The current word bandied about is “unprecedented”. Such description is fitting as the devastating effects of this pandemic can be seen and felt on a macro and micro scale, without respect for borders, sovereignty, wealth or status.

Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains, manpower, businesses and societies to such an extent some experts said not seen since World War II.

Provide a legal ‘shield’ to Covid-19 events