Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said, three additional sub-sectors under the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) are allowed to operate during the third-phase of the movement control order (MCO).

The three sub-sectors are hardware shops, electrical and electronics shops (excluding telecommunications equipment as well as ICT equipment shops) and laundry shops (full service), he said.

Nanta said all applications for the operation of the additional sub-sectors should be submitted to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) via online at this link.

He said “Only complete applications that meet the requirements of the standard operating procedure (SOP) will be considered. Applications received other than through the portal will not be processed”.

Nanta said companies under the additional sub-sectors that wish to apply should ensure that their operating locations are not in the red and yellow zones, or being placed under the Enhanced movement control order (EMCO).

“The failure of the company to do so may result in the immediate termination of operations,” he said.

He added that companies engaging in food supply chain and e-commerce activities as well as distribution services that had received approval from KPDNHEP before or on April 14, did not need to submit new applications and could continue their operations throughout the MCO period.

“The previously issued approval letter is still valid,” he said.