Some Malaysia businesses breach Covid-19 rules to boost takings

Visitors checking in at the KSL Mall entrance in Johor Baru on April 17, 2022. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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KUALA LUMPUR - As Malaysia transitions to living with Covid-19, some businesses are taking risks in order to recover their earnings, going as far as allowing the unvaccinated to enjoy the same privileges as the fully vaccinated.

As the government reinstated full capacity for premises, food service manager Rafidah Lokman said the management at the restaurant where she works has decided to be "friendly" to all.

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