Totally against total lockdown, but all for stricter SOP


Irreparable economic damage: Industry players Soh

PETALING JAYA: Business and industry groups are dead set against a full lockdown, saying it would cost irreparable damage to the economy, but will instead support a stricter movement control order.

Industry players called for a stricter standard operating procedure (SOP), including curbing the movement of people, while making work from home (WFH) mandatory where possible.

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