Allow textile industry manufacturers, retailers to operate in Phase Two of NRP, govt urged

Its president Datuk Seri Tan Thian Poh said they are deeply concerned by the current situation as they might only be allowed to operate when the country reaches Phase Three of the NRP.

Since the first movement control order last year, Tan said about 15% of fashion, textile and apparel businesses have ceased operations while 30% are on the verge of ending their businesses due to lack of cash flow and future uncertainties. "These customers will move their future orders to other countries due to the uncertainties if we are not allowed to operate soon," he said.

"A prolonged shutdown will put all 500,000 jobs at stake, and this will definitely aggravate the unemployment rate in the country.

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