90% bookings at Chinese restaurants cancelled


Angie Tan

Empty tables at restaurants in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday, after measures announced by the government to combat Covid-19. Malaysia is banning overseas travel and foreigners’ entry in drastic moves to curb the spread of the deadly virus. – AFP pic, March 20, 2020.

THE two-week movement-control order (MCO) that started on Wednesday to contain the spread of Covid-19 allows marriage ceremonies, but prohibits receptions.

Though the order was announced on Monday night, checks with some Chinese restaurants the next day found that up to 90% of dinner events, including wedding celebrations, were postponed or cancelled much earlier.


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