Maid agencies in limbo despite nod to recruit
Process to recruit new workers remains unclear, with their entry still subject to borders reopening, Home Ministry clearance.
Depletion of EPF savings through i-Sinar points to bigger problems, analysts say
They say the government needs a better retirement safety net for Malaysians and wages need to be raised.
Online travel fair next month to boost domestic tourism
Businesses say packages on offer can be rescheduled if movement restrictions continue.
Utilise Covid-19 antigen tests for [email protected], say experts
They say it is faster and more cost-effective.
Profit-centric grading system breaches people’s right to clean water, says group
Proposal to incentivise state governments to protect water resources will drain the poor, says Peka president.
Tourism sector welcomes partial easing of travel curbs as first step towards recovery
After a sluggish past year, the industry is full of new plans and raring to go.
Rush to buy gold jewellery causing shortage, goldsmiths say
Manufacturers limited by MCO restrictions currently unable to keep up with demand.
Spas find no relief in re-opening due to worker shortage, say industry players
Most of them hire trained foreigners as many locals are not interested to learn the trade, they say.
Bosses want staff to go back to office as curbs ease
Covid-19-mitigating measures should stay but illogical to maintain 30% rule.
Help firms stay in survival mode in 2021, groups urge govt
Call to extend wage subsidies, provide more subsidies to meet growth target.
With Covid-19 vaccine plan, economists look at recovery
Vaccination doesn’t mean relaxation of SOP, need to prevent virus from spreading.
Health experts call for planning, flexibility to prevent vaccine wastage
They recommend high-risk groups be considered for precedence aside from front-liners.
Cheaper mandarins selling out this CNY
Modest consumer spending expected amid pandemic, weak economy.
Malaysia lacks advantage, Covid-19 not sole factor for FDI drop, say economists
They say political instability is also another reason affecting investors' confidence.
Experts predict MCO 2.0 to have less ruinous effect on economy
Nevertheless, prolonged movement curbs will affect business, they say.
