KUALA LUMPUR: Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Malaysia are worried over the impact of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) outbreak on their businesses. Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) Malaysia said some of its members had reported a slowdown in business, particularly those in the retail, tourism and distribution trade. He said the association also called upon Malaysians not to spread unverified news on the virus. He also called upon all Samenta members to remain vigilant, and to educate all their employees on the right preventive measures to minimise risk, without resorting to panic or over-reaction. There has been an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with 34,887 confirmed to have contracted the deadly disease worldwide.

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2020 12:00 UTC