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MATRDS and TRMAM on Covid-19’s Impact
The whole world has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pan- demic, including Malaysia. To stem the spread of the virus, the Ma- laysian government has continued its nationwide Movement Con- trol Order (MCO) with boarder closures and shutdowns for non-essential businesses.
expiration on 14th April to 28th April.
During the current third phase of the MCO, the government has allowed selected industries to resume in stages alongside strict hygiene guideline and movement restrictions. This includes selected construction projects, the machinery and equipment industry, as well as selected activities of auto players. Then, based on a frequently-asked-question (FAQ) sheet released by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on 13th April, vehicle workshops and car parts centres in the country were given the green light to operate during the MCO. However, companies not al- lowed to operate would incur more losses due to the prolonged MCO.
Territory Tyre Dealers and Retreaders Association (STDRA) to their mem- bers on 26th March, auto workshops under the jurisdiction of municipal councils in Selangor are allowed to operate between 9am to 4pm with - parts in Kuala Lumpur are to remain closed during the period.
In the midst of the virus threat, spare parts shortage, low demand and government measures, the tyre servicing and retreading industry has to think of way to survive and take decisive actions. This is where Malaysian Tyre Retreaders & Dealers Association (MATRDS) and Tyre Retreading Manufacturers’ Association of Malaysia (TRMAM) come to play, who have brought together a committed group of professionals that have deep in- dustry roots and expertise, as well as resources. They would be the col- on legislation, and a force for the improvement of conditions within the industry.
MATRDS: Adhere to MCO for early resumption of operations
MATRDS President Goh Soo Chay has been active in the tyre industry since 1972. Since beginning to work for someone else, and from starting his own business to today, 48 years have passed.
“I have gone through so many ups and downs, including economic down- - thing like this before. The outbreak of Covid-19 has turned into a global pandemic that has greatly impacted the global economy, and the impact is bigger than any other impact. To curb the spread of the virus, the Ma- laysian government has implemented the MCO. Various industries have had to stop their operations during the MCO with only selected industries by the MCO. In certain regions tyre servicing centres can operate with allowed to open. This has led our members receiving either zero income or only obtaining 20 per cent of the total daily income they received before the MCO. Lack of working capital is the biggest problem faced by many
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