Friday 29 Mar 2024
By
main news image

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on March 26, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: The international trade and industry ministry (Miti) said companies producing essential goods that have obtained its approval can continue operations, as the greenlight will remain valid throughout the extended movement control order (MCO) period ending April 14.

The same applies to companies that have received the approval to keep their factory machineries in “warm idle” mode, Miti said in a statement yesterday.

“Logistics arms of manufacturers that have received Miti’s approval are also allowed to operate. Manufacturers that have been given the greenlight to operate, but are using private or individual logistics or transport service providers, are advised to seek the approval of the domestic trade and consumer affairs ministry,” Miti said.

Meanwhile, only workers who are listed in the respective companies’ applications that have been approved by Miti are permitted to continue working and that supporting documents attached with the list of staff involved and Miti’s approval letter must be provided by the employers to their staff, to facilitate the workers’ movement between the workplace and their homes.

Miti said it will not be accepting any more applications from companies after the March 24 deadline.

      Print
      Text Size
      Share