About 2.8 million people will be at risk of losing their jobs should a total lockdown be imposed next month, said Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said the government will thoroughly consider all possible consequences before deciding on the next course of action after the current movement control order (MCO 2.0) expires on Feb 4.
Ismail was addressing speculations which are rife on social media of a possible total lockdown after an internal circular by the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Eurocham) was leaked to the public recently.
