Experts blame defiance of interstate travel ban on ignorance
They say it's the government's fault for not explaining why there are rules.
Loss of Bandar Malaysia deal not end of the world, economist says
Project failure unlikely to impact investment sentiment, SERC director says, with pandemic govt’s prime focus.
Step up testing in EMCO areas in Selangor and KL, say lawmakers
They also urge health authorities to ramp up vaccinations.
MIC refuses to back Zahid’s call for Muhyiddin’s head
Vigneswaran says party waiting to see if Umno will indeed withdraw from govt.
EMCO across swathes of Selangor, KL, will destroy businesses, says group
Vaccination the only way out, say industry reps.
Loan moratorium brings little relief to motor industry
Auto dealers say a better solution is to allow car, motorcycle retailers to reopen for business.
Tweaks and reforms essential to better manage poverty, say experts
Economists say govt needs to drop one-off, occasional handouts for systematic welfare state to really help low income groups.
Don’t just blame us for Covid-19 clusters, say manufacturers
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers says the government should focus its efforts on curbing community transmissions instead.
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.
Emmanuel Joseph