Traders and textile shops voice frustrations over MCO

GEORGE TOWN: A gloomy state of affairs has engulfed Little India, with outlets from jewellery stores to textiles in a quandary over whether they will be allowed operate during the movement control order (MCO).The confusing state of affairs is a result of an appendix of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Tuesday (Jan 12) by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, which says businesses involved in retail, distribution and wholesaling were among commercial services allowed to operate.

"I am waiting for a directive from my association in Kuala Lumpur before the next course of action although I closed my shop during the last MCO," said a jewellery outlet owner, Krishnan Manickam in Market Street.