Covid-19 test rule at Selayang market drives customers away
Traders say business down by 50% as a consequence, eyeing CNY recovery.
Bernard is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
E-mail: bernard@themalaysianinsight.com
Traders say business down by 50% as a consequence, eyeing CNY recovery.
Barring regular site inspections, business still relatively brisk for brokers.
Others say lockdown must be strict to be effective in stopping spread of Covid-19.
Businesses keep close eye on Covid-19 screening results before considering whether to reopen.
More than a 100 cases so far among the 2,000 vendors and workers screened, but 1,000 of them are awaiting results.
More than 90 vendors, workers – mainly fishmongers – test positive for Covid-19 over weekend.
Mass screening of owners, workers as numbers of infected double overnight.
Fears that 6 states under MCO 2.0 won’t rebound as govt focuses on daily Covid-19 caseloads.
Experts believe stable govt translates into economic stability.
Brick-and mortar-retailers face threat of online shopping, entry of Chinese global logistics firm.
Biggest losers those who bought land, taken out loans in anticipation of 350km line.
Importers warn of shortage of certain fruits, vegetables and dairy products over customs clearance.
Lack of containers, global supply chain problems, slower customs clearance among issues.