Khoo Gek San
Future looks black for coffee shops under CMCO, work-from-home order
Proprietors group hopes Budget 2021 will deliver financial relief in in the form of interest-free loans.
Employers want wage subsidy scheme expanded for more workers
They want help with paying the big salaries as the coronavirus crisis drags on with no end in sight.
Klang Valley CMCO hurting Sabah
Last-minute postponements, cancellations cripple tourism industry in state already reeling from Covid-19.
Covid-19 equals boom times for food-delivery services
Malaysians still love to eat but not dine out as shift to digital services escalates during MCO.
Restaurants, wholesalers brace for more losses under second CMCO
People are spooked by the high number of daily cases, says president of coffee shop owners association.
Ports grow at expense of environment
Activists accuse Malaysia of being years behind neighbours in introducing regulations to protect waters.
Warning of ‘too good’ discounts, rebates on properties
Banks likely to reject applications when mark-ups too high, say industry players.
MCA, Azmin tussle over new village posts
Bersatu interfering in selection, appointments and sidelines Chinese-based party.
Second virus wave dashes Sabah hopes for quick return to profitability
State sees another Covid-19 outbreak just as business is picking up after first lockdown.
Construction materials unlikely to cost more
Sector has been slow to rebound during RMCO due to lack of consumer demand.
‘Immersive’ experiences new way to keep local tourism alive
Border closures good time for guides to upgrade knowledge of country’s rich cultural heritage, say guides.
Cameron Highlands flower farmers rack up millions in losses
Overseas demand back but freight costs up 100%, foreign-worker ban adds to woes.
PKFZ logistics varsity in the pipeline
Free-trade zone’s chief says growth of e-commerce highlights industry’s importance.
PKFZ sheds white elephant image, readies for expansion, says chairman
Boasting long customer queues, healthy order book, once beleaguered trading zone appears ready for next chapter.
More layoffs in store for budget, medium-sized hotels
Such lodgings still seeing zero revenue even though domestic travel has been allowed since June.
