Only critical construction work allowed


PETALING JAYA: Construction will not be allowed, with a few exceptions, when the total lockdown starts tomorrow, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Fadillah, who is also Senior Minister, said exceptions were given to sectors deemed as “critical services”.

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