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                                <title><![CDATA[ Half a million at risk of losing jobs, MEF warns in latest call against lockdown ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ It urges Putrajaya to review the thresholds for transition in the National Recovery Plan to speed up the shift to later phases during which non-essential sectors will be allowed to open. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Only workers in essential services allowed in office during EMCO, says minister ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:15:35 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ M Saravanan urges bosses to abide by the SOPs and allow their workers to work from home during this period. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Licensed credit companies can open during lockdown ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:46:33 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Those who wish to open shop must submit an application through the CIMS 3.0 system. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Industry leaders tell how to improve Miti’s CIMS ]]></title>
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                                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ahmad Mustakim Zulkifli ]]></dc:creator>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ They cite problems with the transparency of company applications and the long waiting time for approval. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Pandemic career changes, from IT and consultancy to farming and cendol ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:08:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Some who made the shift are grateful that they did, as Covid-19 lockdowns keep businesses on their toes. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Lawyers may apply for MCO exemption for court appearances, essential services representations ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:47:58 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Law minister Takiyuddin Hassan says the decision takes into account the need for lawyers to physically represent their clients in court. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Minister shares rationale behind green light for ‘non-essential’ gold stores ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:10:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi says the permission to continue operating granted to goldsmiths and jewellers is not intended to benefit the wealthy. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Govt lists 37 businesses under essential sectors during MCO ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ They include companies involved in the construction, services, trade and distribution sectors as well as plantations and commodities. ]]></description>
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