What was the initial list of businesses allowed to reopen in Phase 2?

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Initial Business Reopenings Under Sarawak's Phase 2 NRP

The initial list of businesses permitted to reopen in Sarawak under Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), effective July 14, included carwash operations, fashion apparel and footwear stores, self-service laundries, and hair salons and barbershops for haircut services only. This initial phase also allowed the resumption of operations for shops offering mobile services, including retail sales, repairs, and bill payments, alongside stores selling sports equipment, healthcare items, optical products, and pet supplies. Additionally, furniture stores, hardware stores, and establishments selling household goods, kitchenware, and home appliances were granted permission to operate.
Expanded Retail and Service Operations

Beyond the initial allowances, the early Phase 2 SOPs permitted a broad range of other retail and service businesses to resume operations. This included stores providing healthcare items and equipment, safety equipment retailers, and those selling electronics, electrical, and computer/ICT products. The scope also extended to businesses offering cleaning, grass-cutting, pest control, and agriculture-related products, including nurseries. Furthermore, shops selling fishing equipment, and premises involved in the sales, maintenance, and repair of automotive accessories were also included, alongside packaging and printing services.
General Knowledge on National Recovery Plan Phases

The National Recovery Plan (NRP) is a phased approach implemented by governments to manage the transition from pandemic restrictions to a state of normalcy. Typically, each phase is characterised by specific criteria related to public health indicators, such as daily case numbers, vaccination rates, and healthcare system capacity. As these metrics improve, restrictions are gradually eased, allowing for the phased reopening of various economic and social sectors, with businesses often categorised based on their perceived risk of transmission.
Subsequent Updates and Operating Hours

Following the initial list, further updates to the SOPs expanded the range of permissible business operations. For instance, additional retail activities allowed for reopening included photography, floristry, and the sale of watches, musical instruments, accessories, and cosmetics. The updated SOPs also revised operating hours for the economic and industrial sectors, generally permitting operations from 6 am to 10 pm. Essential retail operations, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets, continued to operate, with shopping malls permitted to open sections selling essential goods.

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