Puah: Fears over virus may affect business


Dr Sahruddin (third from left) watching a lion dance performance during the Chinese New Year open house at Dewan Raya Kulai. — Bernama

KULAI: Businesses in Johor are expected to record a slowdown early this year due to fears over the novel coronavirus.

State international trade, investment and utilities committee chairman Jimmy Puah Wee Tse said investments from China were still coming in despite limited communication brought about by the travel ban.

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