BUTTERWORTH (Bernama): Certain sectors of business and services in Penang allowed to resume operations after the state transitioned to Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on Wednesday (July 7) were relieved and grateful to be able to do so. 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 NRP as such products are greatly needed. Although it was hard, we hope the shift to Phase Two will bring some cheer to affected sectors,” he said. On Monday, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Penang would be allowed to move to Phase Two effective Wednesday.

Source: The Star July 06, 2021 16:41 UTC