Importers feel pressure of weak ringgit
Lower value of the local currency has a direct impact on commodity prices.
Experts point to worrying upsurge in online child pornography
Parents need to supervise their children’s internet activities to protect them.
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Construction, property sectors want Putrajaya to dish out projects in Budget 2023
Industries say they need more money for infrastructure projects to drive economic growth.
Car dealers want assurance of protection under proposed lemon law
Industry player says present hire-purchase act sufficient to protect buyers, sellers.
Tourism, F&B sectors hope for more subsidies in Budget 2023
They call for government invention, tax relief.
SMEs wish for tax breaks, subsidies, low-interest loans in Budget 2023
Manufacturers, retailers want less government interference in the way they run their business but hope for more assistance.
Vegetables cost 10% more due to rainy weather
Farmers say prices may rise further if the wet season persists.
Pakatan won't benefit from Najib’s jailing, say analysts
They say former PM could become Barisan Nasional figurehead to win sympathy votes.
Kindergarten teachers could lose control in class, warn groups
Industry chiefs call for better staff support structure to help manage emotions and prevent incidents of child abuse.
Najib’s imprisonment will neither weaken Umno nor strengthen foes, say analysts
Pundits speculate on minimal effects of ex-PM's incarceration.
Mooncake vendors buoyant on post-pandemic sales
More families, friends expected to gather and celebrate affair after two-year Covid hiatus.
Harsher punishment for illegal racers only a start, experts say
They say more details need to be ironed so this does not turn into gimmick.
Student groups call for sexual harassment prevention code in universities
College rep says reported cases merely tip of iceberg.
PM’s performance barely passable, say political observers
Pundits call Ismail weak, lacklustre, saying voters may view him as transitional prime minister.
Veronica Lim Yi Hui