KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 -- The implementation of another movement control order (MCO) could lead to devastating decline of the sales industry, retailers' groups have said.

The Malaysian Reserve quoted Malaysia Retain Chain Association (MRCA) president Shirley Tay said that many were already struggling to recover from the effects of the earlier MCOs.

"Retailers are working hard to recover from huge losses suffered. Another MCO will cause unimaginable damage to the performance of the retail industry," she said.

Adding that the whole industry will go into a further slump, Tay said that despite slight improvements, businesses have yet to fully recover in spite of the relaxation of the standard operating procedures.

"Though there was a margin...