27 Jan 2021 / 12:46 H. A man stanidng outside a retail outlet that is not in operation due to the MCO fotoBERNAMA (2021) Copyrights Reserved
MUCH has been said about the need for micro and small-and-medium-sized enterprises to innovate by way of digitalisation of their business models and operations so that they can continue to thrive and leverage on opportunities as well as adapt to challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, which is unprecedented and here to stay.
Businesses have been encouraged to go online by adopting e-platforms, such as Lazada and Shopee, which are increasingly popular with consumers due to Covid-19 being a catalyst in pushing for a “low-touch economy”.
PETALING JAYA: A retailers group wants the authorities to iron out contradicting guidelines for businesses that are allowed to operate during the movement control order.
PETALING JAYA: Many companies are still unsure whether they are allowed to operate after the latest movement control order went into effect on Wednesday, with the list constantly changing.
However, business owners and associations said the process of obtaining the notification letter from the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) to be allowed to operate was a straightforward one.
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said companies were able to apply for the letter, which allows workers to travel to work during the MCO period, through a dedicated website.
“Previously, workers only needed a letter from the company to allow them to travel, but this time around, the authorities also require a letter from Miti.