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Economic impact, challenges of working from home

Many have been ordered to work from home after the latest round of conditional movement control order

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 25 Oct 2020 1:15PM

Economic impact, challenges of working from home
Teacher Mohd Taufiq Mahmud, 36, taking care of his children while working from home at Suri Puteri Service Apartment in Shah Alam. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020

by Sairien Nafis

ALTHOUGH it is encouraged for employees to work from home to help stem the spread of Covid-19, many businesses are suffering yet again for the lack of foot traffic.

On Tuesday, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that all private and public sector workers in red zones, who are holding management and supervisory roles, should work from home during the conditional movement order.

Architect Amir Yujeen Chua has opted to work from his home in Shah Alam during the CMCO. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
Architect Amir Yujeen Chua has opted to work from his home in Shah Alam during the CMCO. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
Not all those who are working from home own the right equipment and setup. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
Not all those who are working from home own the right equipment and setup. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
With many staying at home, businesses in CMCO areas have been affected. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
With many staying at home, businesses in CMCO areas have been affected. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
For Mohd Taufiq Mahmud working from home means he has to juggle childcare as well. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
For Mohd Taufiq Mahmud working from home means he has to juggle childcare as well. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
Ikea used to be a hotspot during lunch hours. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
Ikea used to be a hotspot during lunch hours. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
There are better furniture options for those who anticipate to work longer hours from home. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020
There are better furniture options for those who anticipate to work longer hours from home. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020

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