In Sarawak, introduction of TMCO for Covid-19 red zones seen as wise move
Friday, 09 Oct 2020 07:21 AM MYT
“This is to allow the economic activities in other safer zones to operate. We cannot afford another blanket MCO as it will destroy more of our industries and economy,” he said in reaction to the Prime Minister’s address on Monday.Sim said he appreciated the government’s efforts to approve Covid-19 laws to cope with the legal processes and extension of time for binding contracts.
“The banks are also very cautious in lending for purchase of properties and only those with secured employment such as civil servants and T20 group will be able to raise end financing for home purchases,” he said. “No law or SOP will be effective if we don’t take responsibility and enforce it to the best of our interests and that is safety,” he said.
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