Closing resto-bars by 11pm won't help contain virus, say F&B groups

PETALING JAYA: Selangor state government must rethink the closing time of restaurants with bar services by 11pm as it won't help in stemming the Covid-19 pandemic, say three associations comprising food and beverage (F&B) operators.

In a statement on Saturday (Oct 3), the three associations – Malaysia Shopping Malls Association, Malaysia Retailers Association and Malaysia Retail Chain Association – voiced their unhappiness at being forced to close earlier than other businesses which can operate until 2am.