BUTTERWORTH (July 6): Certain sectors of business and services in Penang allowed to resume operations after the state transitioned to Phase Two of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN) tomorrow, were relieved and grateful to be able to do so. Their eagerness is unsurprising as they have not been able to operate since the movement control was implemented to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hasani Books & Stationery Malaysia manager Nor Mohd Faizal Abdul Wahid was ready to reopen his premises near Perai here, after being shut for over a month. Nor Mohd Faizal said he hoped that the government will list stationery shops and bookshops as essential services during the next phase of the PPN, as such products are greatly needed. Yesterday, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Penang would be allowed to move to Phase Two of the movement control under the PPN effective tomorrow.

Source: The Edge Markets July 06, 2021 17:59 UTC