Khoo Gek San


Monday, 01 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Property market hit by inflation, economic uncertainty, say experts

Purchasing power shrinks as more look to rent.

Property market hit by inflation, economic uncertainty, say experts

Saturday, 30 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

MCA, Gerakan no threat to DAP in Penang

Analyst says it won’t be easy to dislodge socialist party from stronghold.

MCA, Gerakan no threat to DAP in Penang

Saturday, 30 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

MCA appoints 30 Penang coordinators in run-up to GE15

Group to focus on gaining public confidence, building rapport with first-time voters.

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MCA appoints 30 Penang coordinators in run-up to GE15

Friday, 29 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Gerakan wants to use its own logo in GE15

Penang leader says voters more likely to recognise the party’s colours.

Gerakan wants to use its own logo in GE15

Friday, 29 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Gerakan vying for MCA, MIC seats in Penang

Party deputy president optimistic about chances in next elections.

Gerakan vying for MCA, MIC seats in Penang


Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 08:00 PM

Businesses report losses due to power outage

Businesses suggest compensation from TNB. 

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Retailers to feel impact of generational ban on cigarettes

Petrol stations to be least affected by prohibition.

Retailers to feel impact of generational ban on cigarettes

Sunday, 24 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Foreign worker approval process slow, complicated, says industry

Associations urge govt to simplify recruitment to avoid delays.

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Foreign worker approval process slow, complicated, says industry

Friday, 22 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Wine shortage takes the buzz out of bars, nightclubs

Imported alcoholic beverages cost more, taking longer to arrive, operators say.

Wine shortage takes the buzz out of bars, nightclubs

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

SMEs say sales down 30% because of shutdowns, manpower shortage

Industry group asks govt for low-interest loans.

SMEs say sales down 30% because of shutdowns, manpower shortage

Monday, 18 Jul 2022 11:00 AM

Chinese medicine practitioners hold off raising prices to help the sick

Costs of traditional herbal remedies have doubled since January.

Chinese medicine practitioners hold off raising prices to help the sick

Saturday, 16 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Local workers have attitude problems, groups say

Industry players say employees do not deserve high wages, extra time off due to their mediocre performance.

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Local workers have attitude problems, groups say

Tuesday, 12 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Singapore dollar luring Johor folk to the republic

Higher exchange rate makes working across the causeway more attractive.

Singapore dollar luring Johor folk to the republic

Saturday, 09 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Food sellers won’t drive away customers by raising prices

They fear losing sales as people tighten their belts, cut spending on food.

Food sellers won’t drive away customers by raising prices

Friday, 08 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Groups say some fish cost more due to high demand

Government intervention can help reduce, if not stabilise, prices, they say.

Groups say some fish cost more due to high demand