Government urged to review CNY protocols


Datuk Chong Sin Woon. -The Star filepic

PETALING JAYA: Politicians across the divide have joined the community in voicing their disapproval of the updated Covid-19 standard operating procedure for the upcoming Chinese New Year that is set to restrict family gatherings.

MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon urged the National Security Council (NSC) to review and amend the SOP by taking into account the traditional customs of the Chinese community.

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