Targeted EMCO better for Klang, local reps say
They say a full, drawn-out lockdown will cause sectors to lose even more money.
Businesses trying to dupe authorities over MCO regulations
Some just misunderstand the rules, say industry reps.
Why are we not essential services, ask traditional medicine practitioners
It does not make sense to shut down traditional and complementary medicine centres, they say.
Business owners plan to cut jobs, overheads after lockdown
Up to four in 10 enterprises are expected to suffer financial difficulties as a result of new Covid curbs.
Covid-19-positive mums recount anxiety after giving birth
There is further distress, as they have to be isolated, separated from their infant.
The cost of giving birth as a Covid-19 patient
On top of regular hospital fees, expect to fork out RM20,000 to RM30,000 more for precautionary measure charges.
September opening or bust for tourism sector
Industry folk say their survival hinges on permission to resume business following mass vaccination.
Wedding planners miss peak months due to MCO 3.0
30% have shut down, remaining barely hanging on, says association.
Former Covid-19 patients say recovery long, hard battle
Fight continues for those still struggling with post-infection effects.
Disinfection volunteers have hands full with worsening Covid-19 pandemic
Increase in workload and infections lead to some volunteers contracting the virus.
MCO 3.0 likely to slow economic recovery, say analysts
While financial damage nowhere on scale of 2020 lockdown, national coffers will still feel pinch.
GE15 to be fight for Malay vote, say analysts
Umno, PAS and Bersatu will be battling to win the favour of the community.
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New investment agenda must focus on resolving business pain points, say experts
They say govt should aim to attract high-tech, green technology investors.
Retail industry players pessimistic about future of e-commerce
Easing of movement restrictions sees consumer market migrating back to traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Difficult to recreate Najib’s Bossku phenomenon, analysts say
Fractured parties on both sides of the divide leave leaders with limited appeal.
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