Businesses lobby for legal protection


PETALING JAYA: Entrepreneurs are urging the government to pass a Covid-19 Act to better protect businesses from the economic impact of the novel coronavirus.

A Covid-19 Act which would prohibit legal action to be taken on the inability of businesses and companies to fulfil contractual obligations due to the Covid-19 pandemic could protect businesses in the country, said business community leaders.

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