Khoo Gek San
Justice Alliance gathering feedback before deciding on Malacca
Party needs ‘reason, purpose’ before wading in, former Kota Melaka MP says.
Local chip makers need up to a year to catch up on backlog orders
Manufacturers have also to deal with severe manpower shortage, new demand.
Penang exco sends out SOP reminder as state braces for visitors
Tourist rush anticipated as more curbs are lifted.
Young adults easy prey for online money scams
Complaints bureaus say promises of sweet returns turn to nightmare of up to RM30,000 debt.
Parents, teachers look forward to full opening of school
Children remain uninterested in online and home learning, they say.
Tourism players seek RM5 billion for sector reboot
Many operators run out of reserves after a prolonged period without income.
Hoteliers seek to allay fears over Covid cases linked to Langkawi
They say they have strict SOP in place, emergency isolation plans in event of outbreak.
Few teachers refusing coronavirus shots, says union
Some who decline the vaccine are asking about early retirement, says NUTP.
We are 30,000 farmhands short, vegetable farmers say
Country will be forced to import more produce if manpower, land issues not resolved.
Businesses seek tourism bank, more funding in Budget 2022
Various sectors badly hit by Covid lockdowns, need help to recover.
More than half of MM2H participants not renewing visas, survey shows
Applicants say they cannot meet new requirements for approval.
Business still poor for Langkawi’s homestays despite bubble
Easing of restrictions does nothing for budget sector reliant on foreign tourism, as domestic visitors opt for luxury hotels.
Taxing rich won’t aid economic recovery, say experts
They say the government should tax global tech giants in Malaysia instead.
Cabinet scraps MyTravelPass for Malaysians going abroad, say sources
Decision comes into effect immediately, they say.
Extend travel bubble to more islands, Putrajaya urged
They say reopening Pangkor, Tioman and Redang will prevent overcrowding at Langkawi.
