Let’s be honest – all of us pretty much had a hunch, if not positively knew, the RMCO was going to be extended. Seeing how there are plenty of active new cases every day, both nationwide and worldwide, there is no way of denying our new normal.

On August 28, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) – which was supposed to end on September 1 – to December 31, 2020. The decision was made based on the latest development, as more time is needed to clear Malaysia of the pandemic. Throughout the extension, enforcement would continue under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).

According to the Prime Minister, everything is under control but should there be an increase in infections in particular localities, the government will carry out the implementation of targeted measures such as the Enhanced Movement Control Orders (EMCO) or the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO).

Now the million-ringgit question is, how are we, the mere citizens, planning to cope with at least, another four (4) months of RMCO, or a possible EMCO and TEMCO? We have seen reports saying around 70,000 people were retrenched up to August. The actual figure is believed to be higher as we have to include retrenchment practised by micro-enterprises, and not forgetting, retrenchment that goes unreported.

The severity of the COVID-19 impact on businesses is unprecedented. It started as a health crisis, which quickly evolved into a global economic crisis at a speed and magnitude we have not seen in our lifetime. Weak economic and financial results, demand cut-backs, supply chain disruptions, and knock-on effects of troubled sectors on employment are the main contributing factors to this crisis. The ripple effects are still unfolding on a global scale and it is unlikely that the true impact of this pandemic can be measured until the situation stabilises.

In February, the government together with financial institutions announced the first economic stimulus package. Even though the outlook is not good, SMEs can persevere against the financial adversities by leveraging on all available resources to help them get through these difficult times. In March, they announced the second stimulus package valued at RM250 billion. In April, the third stimulus package was announced worth RM10 billion. Seeing how the cases weren’t dying down and many businesses were starting to close doors, the government announced the fourth stimulus package in June to help support businesses affected by the pandemic.

Many of the local businesses are affected and although they are resilient and learning to make changes, most of the businesses said they can sustain themselves for only two months during heightened restriction periods. Even after resuming operations, some services are still not allowed, which reduces these businesses income significantly.

While they agree restrictions are needed to stop the spread of COVID-19, they also believe the government should explore further and address this issue so that employees will continue to have job security. They said an extension should also be accompanied by additional stimulus measures to help businesses continue the recovery momentum. It is truly an unprecedented time and whether we agree with it or not, these additional stimuli are needed for our economic growth in the demand and supply chain.

In addition, it goes without saying that the uncertainties we are facing during this unprecedented time is understandably nerve-wrecking, and it may have caused some profound anxiety in some of us. It is 2020, and we are going through a pandemic, it is okay to take things one day at a time. Try not to bite more than you can chew, so you won’t become overwhelmed. The hours may become blurry during this partial-quarantine, so stick to a routine and this will make you feel functional and in-control. Until then, hang in there.

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(瓜拉雪兰莪14日讯) 受LBS Alam Perdana城镇前三阶段发展的热烈市场反应激励，林木生集团 (LBS)今日推介第四阶段发展，即Ritma Perdana可负担有地住宅，发展总值 (GDV)为6.11亿令吉。

林木生集团董事经理丹斯里林福山表示，LBS Alam Perdana是一个备有门卫，保全严谨的城镇，空间设施完善，适合居民欢聚互动，打造鼓舞人心的社区生活。随着今日推介Ritma Perdana发展项目，此城镇的发展计划将逐步壮大。

此外，重启拥屋计划(HOC)和集团推行的营销活动#DudukRumah Deals Plus HOC，将协助更多国人购买位于战略地理位置的可负担房屋。

Ritma Perdana建有250间城市排屋和901间双层排屋，工艺精巧、设计精美。城市排屋建筑面积介于1,191平方尺至1,308平方尺之间，提供22’x 80’和22’x 95’两种土地面积，3卧2浴室，价格实惠，由41万8000令吉起。双层排屋方面，建筑面积为1,420平方尺, 土地面积为20’x 60’，为购屋者提供现代化的宽阔布局，包含4卧3浴室，价格由52万9900令吉起。

Ritma Perdana 着重室内开敞概念，周遭绿荫环绕，提供各种便利设施，居家环境安全完善。此外，此发展重视居民互动，供37 种振奋人心的设施， 设有花园、运动场、社区中心和烧烤场等，促进睦邻亲善关系，亦让购屋者享受活跃生活。

丹斯里林福山表示，“自2017 年11 月首推以来，LBS Alam Perdana 城镇一直受到热烈回响，前两阶段发展项目，即Irama Perdana 和Simfoni Perdana 均于今年初交屋。Rentak Perdana 的双层排屋和单层半独立式房屋已售罄。这促使我们继续建造更多可负担房屋，相信Ritma Perdana 也将取得成功。”

LBS Alam Perdana 城镇占地469 英亩，地理位置优越，坐落蓬勃发展的巴生谷郊区，与主要高速公路衔接，包括牙直利走廊大道 (GCE)、瓜雪连贯大道 (LATAR)、南北大道 (NSE)、新巴生谷大道 (NKVE)和白沙罗莎阿南大道 (DASH) ， 邻近双溪毛糯、莎阿南、万挠、白沙罗柏兰岭 (Damansara Perdana) 以及梅鲁等市镇。

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