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PETALING JAYA: Retailers want clear guidelines to allow them to reopen their businesses as soon as possible following the recent launch of the retail industry vaccination programme (RiVAC).
Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) president Shirley Tay welcomed the start of the programme but said there must be clear standard operating procedures to ensure the smooth running when retail businesses are allowed to reopen.
“Engagements with the authorities on this will certainly help to ease concerns.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 Many food and beverage businesses find it difficult to sustain themselves by using the services of food delivery apps including Grab and Foodpanda, as the existing commission rates are too high, said the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA). Its president Shirley Tay.
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.