Malaysia

Sabah’s decision to retain CMCO will keep economy going, says Chinese group

People will be able to carry on with their lives, says state Federation of Chinese Associations

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 11 May 2021 9:47PM

Sabah’s decision to retain CMCO will keep economy going, says Chinese group
Sabah Federation of Chinese Associations president Tan Sri T. C. Goh says the thriving oil palm industry should hopefully help sustain the economy during this challenging period. – Pixabay pic, May 11, 2021

by The Vibes Team

KOTA KINABALU – The Sabah Federation of Chinese Associations hailed Sabah’s decision not to implement a total lockdown, but to maintain existing health procedures under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). 

Its president Tan Sri T. C. Goh said the move would keep economic activities going in spite of the pandemic, adding that the Chinese communities appreciated such a move.  

“This is necessary so that Sabah can continue to operate under the CMCO, which allows the people to carry on with their lives and economic activities,” he said after getting his vaccination here today. 

On another note, he added that the people should adopt a rational and positive attitude towards vaccination by looking at scientific facts, instead of simply listening to baseless rumours being circulated on social media.   

Meanwhile, Goh expressed empathy for the state’s tourism industry, which is currently still in an extremely difficult situation. 

He said that he hoped the government could continue to provide industry players necessary assistance under the Prihatin Rakyat stimulus package, to help them get through this devastating situation.

“Fortunately, our oil palm industry is currently thriving with the international crude palm oil price now at an all-time high. 

“Hopefully, this will help sustain our economy during this challenging period.” – The Vibes, May 11, 2021

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