Rescind hard liquor sale ban, trade groups urge DBKL
Decision to bar sundry shops, convenience stores from selling alcohol adds to woes.
Food wholesalers lose 50-60% revenue in 2nd CMCO
The F&B business, which their biggest customers are in, is badly affected by movement restrictions.
Laid-off airline workers grounded but not crushed
Ex-AirAsia employees sell fruits, coffee to keep heads above water.
Covid-19 takes toll on children, old folk
Mental health worsens as pandemic drags on, say experts, as states reimpose CMCO.
Have a heart when issuing Covid-19 fines, MPs tell cops
Officers seem to be ‘trigger happy’ when issuing fines, often without assessing the situation first.
Loved ones so near yet so far for Malaysian Singapore PR holders
Crossing the border will require weeks of quarantine, something workers cannot afford.
Work-for-food canteen a lifeline for needy
Muzi Canteen in Kepong aims to help those who have lost jobs, facing financial difficulties because of pandemic.
Schools must get ready to switch to online mode
Pandemic enters 8th month while parents spooked by CMCO in Klang Valley, Sabah.
Partial lockdown for Klang Valley justified, says expert
This is because the coronavirus can spread quickly in a densely populated area like Selangor.
Authorities penalising entertainment industry, say owners
Nightclub operators still subject to police raids, despite switch to restaurant format, sticking to SOPs.
Restaurants try every trick to survive
Takeaways, pre-cooked meals among offerings as customers feel the pinch amid bleak outlook.
Mooncake sales dive during pandemic
Seasonal delicacy not a priority for consumers tightening belts, businesses relying on SIngaporeans also suffer from border closure.
Traditional Chinese medicine no longer preying on wildlife
Industry players say growing awareness about endangered wildlife trade, fear of losing licences.
Couples ‘discover’ Malaysia for wedding shoots
Overseas travel curb helps keep KL studios afloat during MCO, pandemic.
Charities deal with extortionists, fraudsters during MCO
‘Volunteers’ preying on homes’ desperation, promise to split donations 70-30.
