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KUALA LUMPUR, January 18: The Federation of Manufacturers of Malaysia (FMM) has urged the government to expand the Temporary Measures to Reduce the Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Act of 2020 to provide assistance for manufacturing and other services related to manufacturing, such as trade or distribution and logistics. given the contraction of manufacturing activities.
FMM President Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said the contraction in manufacturing activities was due to the harsh impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent re-imposition of the Motion Control Order (MCO 2.0).
“The law is currently limited to nine categories. It is very specific in providing temporary relief for contractual obligations faced during this pandemic period. We are proposing that a Disaster Management Act be enacted, which will take into account other disasters, including devastating floods or potential future outbreaks, and not just for COVID-19, ”he said in a statement today.
On the extension of the wage subsidy under the 3.0 Wage Subsidy Program, FMM expected the extension to be for a period of three months as there would be a cascading impact on business operations even after operations have resumed after the MCO .
“On top of that, we hope to see the relaxation of the conditions to qualify for the PRIHATIN Employment Insurance System Program (SIP) for those suffering job loss,” Soh said.
Meanwhile, FMM has also expressed its appreciation to the government for heeding its call to continue relief assistance, especially for industries not allowed to operate during the MCO 2.0 period, which would certainly have impacted continuity. and business and livelihood sustainability. from the people.- Called
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