YANGON------Heng Mao garment factory in Hlaing Tharyar decided to close its business in Myanmar on June 19.

“As the Heng Mao (Myanmar) Garment company faced challenges to continue its operation, the company totally closed their operation on June 19, 2021,” was written on its social media page.

“The company faced shortages in getting raw materials, economic sanctions and COVID-19 crisis and so it shut down its operation. Factories closed their businesses during these days. Workers get compensation but they become unemployed at the same time,” said Ye Naing Win, working for workers’ affairs.

Heng Mao (Myanmar) Garment has about 800 to 1000 workers and they could operate their business even in the COVID-19 crisis.