Second-hand car dealerships facing hefty losses each month
Many face cash flow problems because MCO bars them from doing business.
Proposal to allow fully vaccinated people into restaurants gets mixed response
Food and beverage outlet owners hesitant about opening their doors to 'small group' of diners amid a raging epidemic.
Helping the poor pay for funeral services
Final rites for Covid victims are costly, but goodwill must still prevail, says group aiding needy families.
Malaysia ‘not ready’ for phase 2 of recovery plan
Experts express concern government rushing to push country into more relaxed stage, despite danger of Delta variant.
Food banks help feed pets, strays during epidemic
Animal lovers hope to prevent cats and dogs from going hungry or being abandoned.
12 years later, Beng Hock’s family still seeking justice
Grief and anger remain while truth stays elusive.
Once bustling, Petaling Street now a ghost town
Businesses are shuttering after three lockdowns to curb Covid-19.
More awareness of child suicides needed, say psychologists
They say such tendencies should not be taken lightly.
Unregistered nursing homes urged to get residents vaccinated
Lawmakers assure owners they will not be penalised if they step forward.
Lockdown makes life darker for blind masseurs
Associations pushing government to redesignate industry as non-entertainment, while workers survive on handouts.
Shoemakers doubt they can survive national recovery plan
Most will fall into cash-flow difficulties, risk bankruptcy, say associations.
Online car scams on the rise as buyers seek cheap deals
Scammers are taking advantage as auto dealers are enjoying good sales volume.
Fruits go to waste as lockdown reduces demand
MCO sees farmers in the central and northern regions losing about 30% in profits.
Online businesses face logistic problems during lockdown
Companies selling perishable and frozen goods hit by unexpected hurdles during supply chain process.
Farewells in the time of Covid
Funeral service workers under pressure to serve, at risk of infection.
