Manufacturers say rising costs, weak ringgit slowing recovery
Industry players say govt must stabilise the exchange rate, while helping businesses manage debt.
Kindergarten teachers in short supply due to low wages, high criteria
Young people are also put off by the long working hours.
Travel industry fears luxury goods tax will affect tourism
Retailers say move will result in loss of tourist receipts.
Worker shortage leads to 50% loss in renovation business
Hard to hire employees with required skill set, contractors say.
School expenses on the rise, parents warned
Manufacturers say imported goods are an option, but supply unstable.
Farmers defend use of pesticides
Industry chiefs say lack of awareness and consumer demand are key drivers in continued use.
Gambling on campus a growing problem
Counsellor says students may end up owing thousands of ringgit.
Uncontrolled chicken, egg prices will have domino effect, warn traders
Hawkers, restaurant owners say they will be forced to revise their menus.
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Groups call for better accessibility at train stations
Advocates for the disabled urge govt to pay attention to community’s needs.
Don’t close roads to vegetable trucks, Camerons farmers say
Assemblyman calls for more strategic solutions to congestion in area.
Student group tells govt to abolish oppressive university act
Auku has been amended seven times since it was gazetted in 1971.
Tourism industry welcomes relaxed rules on recruiting migrant workers
Association chiefs say hotels need this shot in the arm to fill vacancies.
Rep fears naive school leavers may fall prey to study offer scams
Sim Chon Siang wants parents to continue taking an interest in their children’s lives.
Rep speaks of threat to life while saving job scam victims
Sim Chon Siang is giving up, says rescue missions come at high cost to personal safety, operations.
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