Tourism, F&B sectors hope for more subsidies in Budget 2023
They call for government invention, tax relief.
SMEs wish for tax breaks, subsidies, low-interest loans in Budget 2023
Manufacturers, retailers want less government interference in the way they run their business but hope for more assistance.
Vegetables cost 10% more due to rainy weather
Farmers say prices may rise further if the wet season persists.
Pakatan won't benefit from Najib’s jailing, say analysts
They say former PM could become Barisan Nasional figurehead to win sympathy votes.
Kindergarten teachers could lose control in class, warn groups
Industry chiefs call for better staff support structure to help manage emotions and prevent incidents of child abuse.
Najib’s imprisonment will neither weaken Umno nor strengthen foes, say analysts
Pundits speculate on minimal effects of ex-PM's incarceration.
Mooncake vendors buoyant on post-pandemic sales
More families, friends expected to gather and celebrate affair after two-year Covid hiatus.
Harsher punishment for illegal racers only a start, experts say
They say more details need to be ironed so this does not turn into gimmick.
Student groups call for sexual harassment prevention code in universities
College rep says reported cases merely tip of iceberg.
PM’s performance barely passable, say political observers
Pundits call Ismail weak, lacklustre, saying voters may view him as transitional prime minister.
Chinese restaurants warn of new ‘golden reservation’ scam
Gangs make high value booking but insist on delicacies only available from associates, who pocket cash and vanish.
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50% rise in elderly abandonment post-Covid epidemic, say caregivers
Inflation limiting homes' ability to help.
Language barrier, education make Chinese people easy scam targets
They are also taught from young to fear enforcement authorities, bureaus say.
MOE rejection of Chinese school-leaving cert narrow-minded, group says
Dong Zong says Radzi Jidin does not correctly understand the UEC curriculum’s thrust.
Schools ready to resume online classes
Headteachers say infrastructure in place to handle switch but worry about students’ social development.
