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Continued flow of goods, supplies between Malaysia and Singapore even with M'sia on full lockdown: Gan Kim Yong

SINGAPORE — The flow of goods and supplies between Singapore and Malaysia will continue even with the full Movement Control Order being rolled out in Malaysia from June 1 to 14, Singapore's Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Saturday (May 29).

Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong visiting supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice's Benoi Distribution Centre and a cold warehouse at YCH's Supply Chain City on May 29, 2021.

Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong visiting supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice's Benoi Distribution Centre and a cold warehouse at YCH's Supply Chain City on May 29, 2021.

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SINGAPORE — The flow of goods and supplies between Singapore and Malaysia will continue even with the full Movement Control Order being rolled out in Malaysia from June 1 to 14, Singapore's Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Saturday (May 29).

"Since the start of the pandemic, Singapore and Malaysia have been working closely to ensure the continued flow of goods and supplies between our two countries," he said.

"We will continue to do so following Malaysia’s recent announcement of further tightened measures to control the pandemic within their country."

On Friday, Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced a "total lockdown” throughout the country to contain the spread of Covid-19. 

The first phase of the lockdown will last from June 1 to 14, during which only essential economic and service sectors listed by its National Security Council will be allowed to operate.

Mr Gan said on Saturday that in the past year, leading supermarket chains in Singapore have been actively monitoring the situation globally and regionally, acting quickly to build up inventory where necessary.

He also expressed his appreciation for logistics workers and supermarket employees for their hard work in ensuring that there are enough supplies for Singapore.

On Saturday, Malaysia reported 9,020 new Covid-19 cases, its highest daily tally since the start of the pandemic. CNA

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