Impact on Covid-19 if certain sectors allowed to operate
A few hairdressing associations have also called for the federal government not to allow barber shops to operate during MCO. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Following the announcement by the prime minister, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry released a list of seven service sectors that will be allowed to operate, including hair salons and optical shops. Realising the people's concern over the matter, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the operation of barber shops and hair salons during the third phase of the MCO would be subjected to the approval of the application and only in green zone areas.Last Saturday, the Ministry of Health suggested that the matter be put on hold.
In fact, a few hairdressing associations have also called for the federal government to follow in the footsteps of Penang.
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