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They cite problems with the transparency of company applications and the long waiting time for approval.

Madeline Berma says the latest two-week lockdown will add pressure on the government and its economic recovery plan as Covid-19 infections and deaths continue to surge.

Although over 10 million applied for permission, only 1.57 million were given the green light.

The Malaysian Employers Federation says stimulus packages should be given to address the expected toll on businesses and employees.

But they say a stimulus package should also be introduced in order to mitigate the economic impact of another lockdown.

Much of the information collected by companies is not even necessary for the running of its business, but many customers give it up without a second thought.

Israel launched its green pass programme last month, allowing controlled numbers of people with proof of full vaccination or who have recovered from Covid-19 to enter gyms, pools and other facilities.

According to employees at several companies, the casualness has happened by itself without management or HR teams intervening.

He says this would have a negative impact on petty traders who are struggling to stay afloat.

Ameer Ali Mydin says only 'two multinational suppliers' benefit from e-commerce.

It suggests tightening SOPs and boosting targeted testing as well as making this more affordable and carrying it out on a larger scale.

Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi says the permission to continue operating granted to goldsmiths and jewellers is not intended to benefit the wealthy.