GEORGE TOWN: Many non-essential shops here will continue to rely on online sales even after their physical stores are allowed to reopen under the second phase of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

       Computer chain store general manager Ryan Lim, 41, said they were more concerned with the safety and well-being of their employees.

       “We’ve taken more stringent measures. We will limit the number of customers and check their MySejahtera status to ensure only low-risk individuals are allowed to enter our stores.

       “It will be better if the individuals who want to enter have been vaccinated,” he said.

       Lim, however, said they encouraged their customers to drop off items for repair and collect them or contact them for collection services.

       “We have customers driving over with their devices and we collect from their vehicles. We will then sanitise the items, repair and do maintenance before putting the items in their vehicles when they come to collect. This will ensure minimal contact between our staff members and customers.

       “For those living in different districts, we will send our staffers to collect the devices, repair and then send them back,” he said.

       Penang moved into Phase Two of the NRP on July 7.