Chong: Even Ah Long are selective these days


PETALING JAYA: Many businesses are facing difficulty in obtaining loans from licensed financial institutions in the face of a dampened economy, with some saying even loan sharks are more selective nowadays.

MCA Public Services and Complaints Department chief Datuk Seri Michael Chong said he had received complaints from businesses which were unable to get loans from licensed money lenders during the movement control order (MCO).

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