PETALING JAYA: A list of potential Covid-19 hotspots will be published by the government starting today, as the movement control order is reimposed in certain states.
The Health Ministry is expected to reveal the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system and the list of potential hotspots that it predicts.
Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said more information would be revealed today.
While Malaysians are glad for the system, businesses are worried that such a list will incite fear and panic.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) president Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said it’s a good move to have the system in place.
PETALING JAYA: A coalition of trade and business associations has asked the government to consult them when they come up with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Industries Unite said they were always willing and would find the time to engage with authorities to design practical procedures.
“It is very detrimental when SOPs come out and cause so much uncertainty and fear. Then we try to amend it, but the damage is done, ” said one of its members Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok during a press conference on Wednesday (March 17).
Teo, who is also the president of the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association, said there were times when there was not enough consultation.
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