IT players welcome Recovery Plan; want support services to be allowed immediately


Pikom hopes Pikas would also be extended to the IT sector. ─ CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister’s announcement that IT retailers will be allowed to operate in the Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan was welcomed though some felt support services should be allowed to operate immediately.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said reopening the economy in stages is essential for the public to have continued access to vital services like the Internet, telecommunication.

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