Lack Of Clarity Deterring Restaurant's Re-Opening

Jennifer Ong, Founder and CEO, HAPA Group

24-Aug-21 08:30

Lack Of Clarity Deterring Restaurant's Re-Opening

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While restaurants can now open for dine-in for fully vaccinated individuals, many restaurants have opted to remain close. Jennifer Ong, founder and CEO of HAPA Group discusses the reasons and initiatives to further protect workers and patrons.

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Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Noelle Lim, Khoo Hsu Chuang

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