Chinese opera gets online lifeline
Pandemic puts end to temple performances, forcing many troupes to look at new ways of funding.
Health, safety rules won’t hinder kids’ development, say kindy teachers
Lessons, playtime can be held even with social distancing.
Higher wages no guarantee locals will take on 3D jobs
Construction and agriculture still rely on foreigners because few Malaysians want to work in challenging conditions, say employers.
No bliss for Chinese restaurants without wedding banquets
Despite easing restrictions, owners worry as cautious public adopts wait-and-see approach.
Saying ‘I do’ in the new normal
More weddings will be outdoors, have fewer than 100 guests, say event planners.
Cameron Highlands farmers upset over new land lease policy
Pahang increases annual rent nearly 4-fold, lease holders can’t pass farm to next generation.
Durian orchards only on state land, insist growers
Planters accused of grabbing Orang Asli land to plant king of fruits for export market.
Performing arts can’t find way to abide by new SOP
New ticketing rules to ensure social distancing make it impossible to stage dances, cover production cost.
Wholesalers laud DBKL ban on illegals at market
Undocumented foreigners have been squeezing out local, licensed traders for more than a decade in Selayang.
Covid-19 might see end of tuition centres
Parents adopt wait-and-see approach before sending children back for classes, say operators.
Airbnb hosts turn to leasing to stem losses
MCO, closure of borders because of coronavirus force players to adapt to changed environment.
Blind masseurs not spared in coronavirus fallout
Zero income as massage centres still not allowed to reopen under recovery MCO.
Johor, Sabah pubs, karaoke joints seek govt nod to reopen
Already without income for 3 months, they won’t survive if closure directive continues till end of RMCO.
About 1,000 Chinese restaurants closed since March
Operators counting on recovery MCO to salvage business as Covid-19 shows no signs of abating.
Small grocers make big gains during MCO
Neighbourhood shops report sales up by 50%-60% as people avoid new-normal hassles at large supermarkets.
