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INTRODUCTION

Problem Statement

Due to the spread of corona virus, the government has launch Movement Control
Order (MCO) to reduce the spread of the virus. Whilst the Movement Control
Order (MCO) is intended to safeguard everyone’s well-being by introducing

restricted movement, there are a few groups of people who are going through
some difficult times under this government authorized order.

During the span of MCO, authorities are keeping a close eye on traffic flow.

With the enforcement of restricted movement, traffic has been severely monitored
by authorities and it has majorly influenced market operating hours.

Even though public markets are allowed to operate during the MCO, farmers
are at a conflicted standpoint due to difficulties such as delivery trucks being caught

up in the rigorous regulations imposed by authorities.

According to “Malaysiakini”, restrictions on traffic and market operating hours
under MCO have adversely affected the supply chain for vegetables and raw food.

Public markets are important because they sell food supplies and are
convenient for people, especially during the MCO, as everyone can go to their
nearest market to get their supplies. Hence, the Federal Gazette has categorized

markets under essentials services.

However, “Malaysiakini” reports that due to the various problems and regulations
imposed by authorities, many vegetable sellers and vegetable delivery truck drivers
said they would rather stop their service to avoid problems.

This has led Cameron Highlands farmers to dump hundreds of tonnes of vegetables,
resulting in a huge amount of food wastage.