Professionals want to practise during Phase One just like lawyers, says BIM


PETALING JAYA: Learned professionals are asking the International Trade and Industries Ministry to consider all its professions as essential services and allow them to practise in Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) president Abu Zarim Abu Bakar said in a statement on Monday (July 12) it welcomed the announcement of legal firms being recognised as essential services, and being allowed to operate with effect from June 29.

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