Last-minute lockdowns bad for business, says Rafidah

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PETALING JAYA: The government must provide greater clarity on its plans to manage the pandemic.

Leaving businesses in the dark until the last minute will only prolong their struggles, former international trade and industry minister Rafidah Aziz said.

This came in response to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement this morning that the “total lockdown” phase of the National Recovery Plan would be extended indefinitely until Putrajaya’s daily case and vaccination targets are met.

The announcement was made just a day before the lockdown was scheduled to end.

In a statement, Rafidah said such an announcement should not come “at the last hour” as many would have already anticipated and prepared for reopening and easing of restrictions.


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