More leeway needed


In a joint statement issued by eight associations, they said the sector should be allowed to operate and thereby sustain its contribution to the national economy.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian plantation industry wants the sector across its supply chain be allowed to continue to operate in compliance with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) instead of a total shutdown.

In a joint statement issued by eight associations, they said the sector should be allowed to operate and thereby sustain its contribution to the national economy.

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