Business leaders hope Budget 2023 can speed up economic recovery
Industry players say bloated civil service needs trimming.
Restaurants opt for frozen imports as local pork prices soar
Butchers’ group says 40% of restaurateurs buying meat from abroad.
Bukit Tinggi residents worry floods may lead to landslides
Hill development suspected cause of sudden inundation.
Advantage PAS, Bersatu from Umno’s ‘cleansing’
Analysts do not see the once champion of the Malay community picking itself up in time for the state elections.
Time to remove masking rule, say experts
Former deputy health minister says data show worst of pandemic over.
National debt doesn’t affect economic development, say experts
Pundits say public should take lead from how institutional investors react, not panic.
Experts say ‘not ideal’ to rely solely on EPF savings for retirement
They suggest contributors also invest their money elsewhere.
Restaurant owners see red over plan to link toilet hygiene to licence renewal
They want clear guidelines for 'A' rating before new policy comes into effect.
Gerakan out to dispel non-Muslim fear of Perikatan green wave
Dominic Lau says talks with PAS to help calm voter nerves ongoing, but admits even his members are worried.
Gerakan says time ripe to dethrone DAP in Penang
Dominic Lau says party has ‘concept, strategy, talent’ to rule state again.
Traditional Chinese medicine to cost more after CNY
Groups say higher demand for Covid treatment and depreciated ringgit the cause.
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Farmers question govt’s claim of 3-day approval for foreign labour
Vegetable growers also complain about law to provide housing for migrant workers.
PAS to play religious card in state polls, say analysts
Question mark hangs over non-Muslim leaders, seemingly reluctant to stem the Islamist party’s fiery rhetoric.
Tourism industry targets pre-pandemic levels of China arrivals
Local operators optimistic increase will benefit industry.
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