Azmin: Decision based on studies

PETALING JAYA: The government’s decision to restart the economy is based on detailed studies on businesses allowed to operate under standard operating procedure (SOP) set for their respective industries, says Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (pic).The Senior Minister said the reopening of the economic sectors would contribute to the growth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), domestic and foreign direct investments, exports and the sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including job security.“The government made this decision thoroughly, cautiously and with responsibility. It has given detailed consideration based on the data and studies presented on the health, economic as well as financial status of the country, ” he said in a statement yesterday.

Azmin, who is also International Trade and Industry Minister, said the government decided to reopen the economy in stages from March 18 to April 28 during the first three phases of the movement control order (MCO) in compliance with the health requirements’ SOP.