Khoo Gek San
Paloh’s MCA candidate receives Malay grassroots pushback
Political novice thankful to BN for chance to contest despite pressure.
Chinese vote key to winning Johor mixed seats, say analysts
Group appears to be flocking to DAP despite Umno, MCA's pandering.
DAP’s old strategies no longer work, says MCA sec-gen
In contrast, says Chong Sin Woon, his Chinese party is enjoying positive feedback from Johor voters.
Tough fight in Yong Peng for DAP
Newcomer Alan Tee has plans to turn constituency into logistics hub.
DAP needs to win all its seats for Pakatan to take Johor
Kit Siang optimistic all 30 seats can be won.
Johor farmers expect fairer land deals from new govt
Fruit and vegetable growers in desperate need of more room to cultivate their crops.
Eateries continue to struggle with manpower shortage
Businesses still closing, owners accuse government of failing to solve staffing problems.
Omicron hits hotel occupancy rates hard
Up to 60% cancellations with customers scrapping travel plans after contracting Covid-19, becoming close contacts.
Chinese restaurants losing business due to Omicron
Many customers cancelled reservations, especially during Chinese New Year, owners say.
Tourism sector cautiously optimistic about border reopening
They say govt must have comprehensive plan to curb Covid-19 spread.
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MCA eyes 6 ‘winnable’ seats in Johor
These are the party’s former strongholds that it hopes to recapture.
Epidemic a boon for bird’s nest exporters
Demand for prized delicacy flourishes in China amid Covid-19 as people seek to strengthen their body’s defences.
Tourism sector calls for more vaccinated travel lanes
Businesses in tourist areas seeing benefits from local trade but tour companies still out in the cold.
MCA banking on new faces in Johor polls
Party also considering large pool of new and young voters, Wee Ka Siong says.
No BN-Perikatan partnership in Johor polls, MCA chief says
Wee Ka Siong says this is despite both coalitions cooperating at federal level.
Emmanuel Joseph