On the challenges faced by the association’s members, Ng conceded that continued reliance on government handouts and patronage through Government-Linked Companies was one of the reasons why many SMEs were collapsing amidst the pandemic. “This data would most likely be three times more by now, given the MCO 2.0 and MCO 3.0, and including businesses that have ceased business without reporting to SSM,” he said. “Indeed, 30 per cent of SMEs would have run out of cash during this FMCO, and if the FMCO is extended, many of these would simply close down. However, after over a year of disrupted business, SMEs are no longer in a position to survive on their own. “During MCO 1.0, many SMEs still have cash buffers to keep their businesses afloat. He cited a November 2020 announcement by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) that some 30,000 businesses have closed down since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Our focus should go beyond re-opening of the economy to helping our SMEs gain lost ground and sprint ahead of our regional peers,” he said in a statement in conjunction with World SME Day here. Under the latest total lockdown, Ismail said the authorisation letters previously granted for commuting to work, cross-district or cross-state travel will only be effective until May 31.Įmployers and other parties seeking authorisation will need to get new approval letters from the relevant ministry or authority.“The government needs to be leading at this crucial period by providing a clear, realistic roadmap for our economy and by extension, our SMEs to recover from the pandemic and tap into opportunities in the new normal. Kindergartens are not allowed to operate, except for frontliners and families’ where both parents are working.Īllowed sports and recreational activities are limited to jogging and exercise only. Petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6am to 8pm, except for those running 24-hour operations. Other services that are allowed to operate include launderettes, opticians, hardware stores, vehicle workshops, e-commerce and wholesalers.įresh markets are allowed to operate between 7am and 12pm, as well as permanent farmers’ markets (6am to 4pm), and wholesale markets (12am to 6am and 11am to 4pm). Supermarkets and grocery shops are also allowed to operate.įor supermarkets and hypermarkets, only the F&B and necessities segments will be allowed to operate, while other non-necessities such as clothing, will not be allowed to operate.įor F&B outlets, restaurants and stalls are allowed to operate, albeit only for take away and delivery services. Meanwhile, shopping malls will not be allowed to operate, with the exception of outlets and shops providing necessities, such as food and groceries. “We hope that those in the manufacturing sector that have been allowed to operate at 60% capacity will adhere to the requirements,” said Ismail.įarming and fishing activities are also allowed, along with the supply chain related for these activities, similarly for the agriculture, commodities and construction sectors. He said all subsectors of manufacturing are not allowed, with the exception of aerospace (for components and maintenance, repair and overhaul), F&B, packaging and printing (related to the F&B or medical sector), cleaning products, as well as health and medical.įor the sectors that are allowed to operate, he said the workforce will be limited to 60% of their respective total number of workers.
Construction and critical infrastructure works Banks, insurance, takaful and the capital markets
Communications, including media, telecommunications and internet services Docks, airports and transport related to cargo and commodities Food and beverage (F&B), including for animals KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): The government has announced that all economic and social activities will not be allowed, except for a list of economic sectors and services that will be allowed to operate during the total lockdown under Movement Control Order 3.0 (MCO 3.0) effective June 1 until June 14, 2021.ĭuring a press conference earlier today, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said these comprise:
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