Khoo Gek San
Infection possible even after jabs, says virologist
Covid-19 vaccines not guarantee to ‘normalcy’, Malaysians must still observe SOP.
Covid-19 vaccines safe for breastfeeding mums, declares expert
The mRNA-type vaccine in particular is believed to be harmless to women who are nursing.
Covid-19 vaccines offer ray of hope for retail sector
Industry looks to bright future, banking on easing of movement restrictions, return of consumer spending.
Chinese restaurants scrape by on takeaway business during new year
Revenues tumble as MCO restrictions force customers to forego reunion dinners.
2 diners per table rule does little for business, say restaurateurs
Fearful of contracting virus, most customers opt for takeaways, delivery.
Malaysians turn to courier services to send CNY gifts
Companies see spike in business, some as much as 100%, as locals send and receive a piece of home for the festivities.
How to shift RM1 billion of stock in 2 days, asks clothing industry
Stores allowed to reopen yesterday, have only a couple of trading days before Chinese New Year.
Pandemic won’t sweep away Chinese customs, community leaders say
Traditional celebrations will come back when Covid-19 is gone, they say.
Groups want CNY SOP revised, but urge people to be responsible
Associations urge government to consider their culture and reach a compromise.
Bird’s nest industry take off in pandemic year
Main buyer China imported double the traditional Chinese health supplement in 2020 compared to 2019.
Mobile phone retailers turn to e-commerce to survive
About 30% of shops in urban areas close to cut losses, say industry players.
Global work-from-home orders fuel local furniture sector
High demand brings other difficulties, such as high cost of raw material, shipping, labour shortage.
Seafood supply faces triple threat
Pandemic, labour woes and monsoon lead to higher prices ahead of lunar new year.
Don't dream of being PM again, DAP rep tells Dr Mahathir
Ng Suee Lim says Pejuang founder needs to co-operate in opposition, accept Anwar as leader.
Young entrepreneurs see opportunity in Covid-19 crisis
Adaptability, openness to new ideas are what it takes to succeed at a time many people are seeing failure.
Esther Sinirisan Chong