Lim Guan Eng: False to classify sectors as 'essential' or 'non-essential'

By MARTIN CARVALHO, RAHIMY RAHIM, TARRENCE TAN and And CLARISSA CHUNG

Lim Guan Eng. -Reuters filepic

PETALING JAYA: It is a false distinction to classify sectors as essential or non-essential as everyone needs to earn a living, said DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan).

The former finance minister also said the letters of approval issued by the International Trade and Industry ministry (Miti) should also be phased out.

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