Khoo Gek San
Property prices forecast to rise 10% in 2022
Lack of manpower, spiralling cost of materials squeezing profit margins of contractors.
Costlier raw ingredients to make dining out more expensive
Restaurateurs say aside from vegetables, price increases are also affecting seafood, cooking oil and sugar.
Experts caution against knee-jerk reaction to Omicron outbreak
Targeted approach backed by data essential, doctors say.
Take your booster shot, say experts
Doctors stress importance of building body’s defence against virus.
MM2H pass holders cancelling applications, say agents
Malaysia losing lustre and investments because of new rules.
Prepare for round two of price hikes, industry players say
They say trend to continue into next year, with food prices to rise by 10% to 30%.
Locals not taking up jobs due to handouts, subsidies, business owners say
They urge Putrajaya to find ways to ease severe labour shortage across multiple sectors.
Vaccinated travel lane gives hope to struggling businesses in Johor
Eateries and shops look forward to busier days with the return of locals from Singapore.
Wage subsidies a drop in the ocean, employers say
Industry players say businesses still closing due to rising commodity prices, logistical problems.
Imported vegetable prices hit 20-year high
Farmers facing manpower shortage, rising costs of transport, fertilisers, pesticides.
Labour shortage prevents fishermen from going out to sea
Seafood prices likely to rise as catches dwindle.
Companies bank on Sabah to spur tourism
Behind the initial optimism lies a fear the movement control order will return if Covid-19 cases surge.
Umno overconfidence in Malacca gives edge to Pakatan, Loke says
DAP leader says opposition may be able to ‘sneak in’, pull off unexpected win like it did in 2018.
Malacca polls will shape BN’s GE15 battle plan, says MCA sec-gen
Chong Sin Woon says future cooperation with other political parties will depend on how well pact performs in state elections.
DAP in final push to bring home outstation Malacca voters
Party could see heavy losses if group does not return to cast ballots.
