Khoo Gek San
Furniture factories seek nod to operate after workers vaccinated
Manufacturers suffer RM1.6 billion in losses more than a month after lockdown started on June 1.
Covid-19 strikes KL wholesale market again
4th outbreak has already suffering vendors on their knees, as custom dries up yet again.
Longer operating hours not helping restaurants
Coffee shop owners say dining habits have changed, people afraid to go out.
Treat workers well or face US export ban, furniture makers warned
Deputy minister says industry faces cold shoulder from key export markets, if it behaves like glove makers.
Stronger ties, new markets boost crude palm oil sales
Deputy minister says ministry eyeing expansion into Africa, Middle East, United States.
Loss of Bandar Malaysia deal not end of the world, economist says
Project failure unlikely to impact investment sentiment, SERC director says, with pandemic govt’s prime focus.
Govt indecision delaying RM1.3 billion plan for Subang airport, sources say
MAHB still awaiting green light to turn Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport into major aviation hub.
Rising Covid-19 deaths fuel demand for coffins
However, manufacturers are facing labour and raw materials shortages due to lockdown restrictions.
BN parties differ over support for Muhyiddin, say sources
Party insiders say MIC, MCA leadership remind Zahid he may not make unilateral decisions concerning the coalition.
Lend an ear to those grieving a Covid-19 death, say counsellors
One will not be of much help giving advice, they say.
Tour bus operators indebted to credit companies face ruin
Owners say they must show proof of profit during lockdown to qualify for govt bailout loan.
Hotel leasing a lifeline for small hotel owners, cost effective for investors
Kelantan FC owner Norizam Tukiman believes business model could help industry ride out pandemic restrictions.
2 F&B outlets fined RM10,000 each despite Miti approval letter
Past lockdown policy flip-flops continue to leave business owners in a bind.
Afraid of losing more customers, hawkers absorb losses
Rise in prices of goods, raw materials due to the Covid-19 pandemic pushes up their operating costs.
Pandemic yields fewer-than-expected property auctions
2021 could see more serviced apartments, SOHOs going under the hammer.
