Canteen operators not optimistic with reopening of schools
Repacking meals, excessive waste contributing to business overheads with revenue all but trickling in.
What about us, ask entertainment outlet operators
Karaoke centres, bars, nightclubs still can’t reopen under MCO 2.0, many running out of cash.
MPs, firms help equip needy pupils with devices
Steven Sim says gratitude from emotional parents makes initiative worthwhile.
Cultural groups, temples take CNY celebrations online
Despite missing togetherness aspect of festival, communities determined to keep spirit alive.
Pawn shops see drop in business as govt doles out aid
Industry suffers as Malaysians use EPF savings, cash handouts to redeem pawned valuables.
MCO extension ends Chinese restaurants’ hope for CNY profits
Owners predict wave of closures as government kills opportunity for annual money-spinner.
Families send hampers to make up for loss of reunion dinner
Uptick in orders from Malaysians stuck overseas, say sellers.
Lion dancers run out of luck this lunar new year
Troupe leaders fear losing young talents, income as Covid-19 restrictions continue.
Klang Valley markets tighten Covid-19 SOP
Traders fearful they could be the next cluster, as pandemic rages on.
Chinese restaurants looking at grim lunar new year
MCO 2.0 bites hard, with owners fearing cancellation of dine-in celebrations, crushing hopes of recovery.
Malaysians working in Singapore won’t be back for Chinese New Year
Cost, quarantine time dissuade many from making plans to return for annual celebrations.
Small businesses warn they can’t take another MCO
Many yet to recover from shock dealt by last year’s lockdown, fear they won’t withstand one more blow.
Wholesale market traders want govt to reconsider ban on foreign workers
Already struggling with high turnover of local staff, business owners fear labour shortage when pandemic ends.
DAP’s free disinfection services in demand as Covid-19 cases rise
Struggling to cope with requests, organisers call for more volunteers.
Wangsa Maju MP to file class action suit over water cuts
Disruptions brought all kinds of hardships to residents, says Tan Yee Kew.
Esther Sinirisan Chong