Seafood, veggie suppliers learn to spot glut amid CMCO
Wholesalers say consumers will inevitably buy less after initial hoarding while businesses also adjust demand.
Year-end economic forecast to worsen with Covid-19 resurgence
Economists say some sectors' recovery were already slowing down before the latest CMCO was enforced.
New wave of Covid-19 cases hits Kedah businesses
Consumer confidence takes a dent after jail cluster leads to EMCO.
Anwar in power won’t impact on economy, say analysts
GDP performance depends on speed of transition, while Covid-19 policies already in place.
50% of morning markets, pasar malam still closed
Traders say business gradually recovering but recent Covid-19 spike driving many customers away.
No 2nd round of MCO, pleads tourism and retail players
Most businesses are still struggling to recover from first MCO between March-June.
Stronger economic growth expected in H2
Expansion to be fuelled by private consumption based on developments in the coronavirus situation.
Good to bring back GST, but not now, say economists
Tax scheme should only be reintroduced once the Covid-19-hit economy is more stable.
Cities can’t recover as long as borders closed
Without Singaporeans, Johor Baru businesses worst hit with RMCO in place until year-end.
Construction sector stuck with labour shortage
Locals not interested in 3D jobs, industry urges Putrajaya to lift freeze on hiring foreign workers.
Packed malls still glum news for retailers
Lower purchasing power, end of loan moratorium weigh heavily on shoppers, say groups.
SMEs’ survival key to economic recovery, say industry groups
ACCCIM poll finds nearly 37% of the companies has enough money to sustain themselves for only 3 months.
Perikatan-Pakatan truce only looks good on paper, say analysts
Opposition lacks bargaining chip as ruling coalition has the majority, albeit a razor-thin one.
Jobs, not politics, on everyone’s minds, says Tian Chua
PKR politician offers Malaysians fearful about state of economy digital platform to find temp work.
Muhyiddin has upper hand in power struggle with Umno, say analysts
His ambitious allies may hold the seats but the prime minister could have an ace up his sleeve.
