Umno toes the line or risks losing power, say analysts
Leaders back Muhyiddin Yassin for ‘united front’ as opposition try to muster support to seize govt.
Impossible to comply with workers’ housing law, claim trade groups
SMEs cite cash crunch in Covid-19-hit economy, short time frame towards certification as reasons.
Few bosses taking advantage of move to legalise foreigners
High cost, uncertain economy and no guarantee workers will stay stopping companies from applying.
Umno will continue to pressure PM after budget demands met
Muhyiddin will still have to prove his majority in Parliament, and should expect further demands, analysts say.
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For SMEs, no bonus, no hirings the way to survive 2021
Business groups say companies need to maintain cash flow or they will risk closure.
Umno using Budget 2021 vote to pressure Muhyiddin, say analysts
BN lynchpin party wants GE15, using ‘unreasonable demands’ to meet goal.
Bosses seek clarity over latest workers’ legalisation scheme
Scheme starting on Monday open to 4 sectors but employers’ reps complain about scant details.
We should export our way out of pandemic, suggest economists
Mega-projects too reliant on foreign workers, hard to feel multiplier effects.
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.
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