Over 10,000 employees in Melaka adversely affected by Covid-19-hit economy, says CM


MELAKA: A total of 10,585 employees in the state were adversely affected by the economic downturn due to Covid-19, says Melaka Chief Minister.

Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (pic) said about 2,607 lost their jobs permanently since the Covid-19 outbreak started last year.

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