Daily-wage earners hope for swift financial relief
They want one-off aid, subsidies, deferment of rent in stimulus package to be announced March 30.
Demand for eggs, bread rises in time of shutdown
Producers are in a jam because drivers are afraid to go to work.
Stop hoarding rice, wholesalers urge panic-stricken public
Sufficient supply in country as possibility of movement-control order being extended looms.
90% bookings at Chinese restaurants cancelled
Covid-19 forces postponement of wedding receptions, dinners.
Eateries hope new govt will ease smoking ban
Designated areas where patrons can puff away should be allowed, say industry players.
Not enough Chinese voices in cabinet
Concerns that Perikatan Nasional might sideline community’s interests – business, education.
No non-Muslim voice in new govt, say analysts
Experts believe Perikatan Nasional alliance may shift national agenda towards Islamisation.
Chinese restaurant boom after Covid-19 threat over
Investors note Malaysian appetite for regional Chinese cuisine while red tape minimal.
Political turmoil hits investor confidence the most
Economists say short-term losses minimal if the situation resolved before the week ends but foreign investors likely to grow wary.
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Chinese restaurants ‘victim’ of Covid-19
Association reports nearly 1,000 outlets catering to about 40,000 to 50,000 mainland Chinese visitors some suffering losses of up to 80%.
Move to ban Chinese cruise ships adds to woes
Tour operators warn of ‘considerable’ losses as Covid-19 outbreak takes toll on tourism arrival.
Economists suggest reliefs, EPF cuts for stimulus package
Govt to unveil details on February 27 as Covid-19 takes toll on tourism industry, E&E sector and lower-income households.
China-backed construction projects stalled over Covid-19 fears
Despite workforce stranded in China, local players say impact minimal as sector not reliant on Chinese labour.
Tourism industry hit by 5,000 cancellations over virus fears
Associations urge govt to halt collection of tourism taxes, order banks to expedite travel operators’ loans.
Asian economies will be hit hard if outbreak exceeds 3 months
For Malaysia, reduction in Chinese visitors due to suspension of visas will impact tourism, catering, retail sectors.
Emmanuel Joseph