Govt relaxes MCO rules, allows optical industry to operate

Published: Jan 15, 2021 11:17 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2021 1:28 PM

Optometry services and optical shops, which were originally barred from operating in areas under the movement control order (MCO), are now allowed to open for business from 6am to 8pm.

"Yes, optometrists are now allowed to operate. Yes, they are essential indeed," said Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa on Twitter today.

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