GEORGE TOWN: Opening up international borders and all socio-economic sectors on April 1 does no good if there are not enough people to work the economy, industry groups have warned.
THE daily operations in the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry are not affected by the lockdown with most companies getting their approval letters promptly.
Work from home A lot more cars than usual were found parked outside the Sentul Utama condominium as the private sector and government departments are adhering to working from home. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Companies here are adjusting their operations to keep in line with the latest, tightened standard operating procedure.
Free Industrial Zone Penang Companies’ Association (Frepenca) president Dr David Lacey said its members were making the necessary changes to ensure conformance, while maintaining productivity levels.
“The output of Frepenca member companies often forms a critical part of global supply chains that directly and indirectly integrate into hygiene, health and medical life-saving equipment.
JOHOR BARU: Manufacturing associations have welcomed the International Trade and Industry Ministry’s call for local and foreign companies to help reduce Covid-19 infections in order for businesses to keep open.
Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association assistant treasurer Seow King Chong said the association continuously reminded its members to educate workers about SOP compliance and limit their movements to check the spread of the virus.
He said it was vital that companies give their full cooperation in the matter as the national economy could not afford to have further setbacks after declining last year due to the pandemic.
“Besides the health threat, if there is an outbreak in a factory, the management will incur losses from mass employee testing, staff quarantine and disrupted production.