KUALA LUMPUR: The government should look for more relevant measures to assess the local Covid-19 situation, instead of relying on the number of daily cases, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said.
Its president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said Malaysians cannot continue to live in fear of Covid-19 and remain in prolonged lockdown conditions indefinitely.
"The lockdowns have also had a horrifying impact on the mental health of many Malaysians, with cases of suicide, crime, domestic violence, depression and homelessness rising rapidly.
"On top of this, the disruptions caused to business supply chains due to the prolonged lockdowns are pushing long-established investors to exit Malaysia, while potential investors are now wary of investing.
"This distressing situation needs to change and turn around fast," he said in a statement today.
Syed Hussain pointed out that both employers and the people had a critical role in accelerating the National Recovery Plan towards 'new normal' conditions by putting in place and strictly adhering to biosafety measures at the workplace.
He said it was high time that employers demonstrate serious responsibility by reassuring the people and the government through a safe, healthy and hygienic working environment.
"Many countries impacted by the airborne Delta variant have accepted Covid-19 as endemic and if all stakeholders realised this and work together, it would be for the greater good and wellbeing of all Malaysians."-- BERNAMA