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.
Bersatu trapped between Dr Mahathir, Umno
Muhyiddin Yassin-led party faces hurdles on seat negotiations, exodus at grassroots level.
Wholesalers lament slow start to business
Lower purchasing power, foreign worker issues add to woes, say associations.
Project IC anger makes Dr Mahathir a liability for Shafie
Ex-PM doing allies in Bornean state a favour by staying away during polls campaign, say analysts.
Bung Moktar or Musa Aman in charge of Sabah Umno?
Lack of clarity may be problematic for Bersatu, which wants to contest 45 seats in state polls, say analysts
Don’t count on Perikatan recognising UEC, say analysts
Chinese demands likely to get short shrift, especially with Umno and PAS in the picture.
MCA back in govt but still unloved
Chinese goodwill for Muhyiddin Yassin, despite projections party can wrest back 8 seats at GE15, say analysts.
Analysts warn Dr Mahathir against forming new party
Academics say former PM better off joining allies, working with civil society groups to garner support.
