More than a micro challenge


By JOY LEE

Vulnerable businesses: Many micro-enterprises are reliant on daily income.

WITH the country under tighter movement curbs, there are, naturally, concerns if businesses have the capacity to bite another bullet.

Prior to the announcement of the two-week lockdown, which began on June 1, various business groups and chambers had voiced their preference for stricter measures rather than a full lockdown as the latter would have a damaging effect on economic recovery.

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