They said many businesses have reached the end of the line and are in dire need of life support.
Malaysia Retail Chain Association president Shirley Tay said it has been difficult for many retailers and many have lost hope. The delay in allowing business sectors to reopen will severely aggravate the current dire situation. It is worrying that we cannot ascertain the timeframe of when there will be a relaxation for businesses, she added.
Ms Tay urged the government to consider allowing more businesses to reopen to customers who have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Pan Malaysia Koo Soo Restaurants and Chefs Association vice-president Ringo Kaw called for dine-in to be allowed, but limited to only patrons who have been vaccinated.
Relief for the rakyat: From a six-month automatic loan moratorium for all borrowers to additional subsidies for employers, the Pemulih package covers all groups. Bernama
PETALING JAYA: From the hardcore poor and students to the middle class and above, as well as businesses, most say they are thankful for the Pemulih.
It has been lauded as one “with something for everyone.”
Those who qualify can get some relief while the nation remains in Phase One of the National Recovery Plan.
Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s SME committee chairman Koong Lin Loong said Pemulih “covers all sectors, all people and the economy.”
Eatery owners, traders want longer operating hours thesundaily.my - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thesundaily.my Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
PETALING JAYA: Restaurant operators are appealing to the government not to completely ban dining-in under the latest round of movement control order (MCO 3.0), arguing that the minimum of two customers per table should be allowed to help them cope with expenses.
Eateries dismiss viraled news as fake 16 Mar 2021 / 10:09 H.
PETALING JAYA: Fake news has been spreading in social media about diners having to re-register on MySejahtera if they were to spend more than an hour in an eatery.
The truth is, there is no time limit for customers who are dining in at any restaurant.
Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) president Datuk Jawahar Ali said Presma members are well aware of this fake news.
“We have advised them not to believe such things as it would create unnecessary problems for their customers,” he said yesterday.
“Our members nationwide are informed of any new standard operating procedures (SOP) via a WhatsApp group.”