Under-40 group distrust Covid jabs, say DAP reps
They fear potential side effects, becoming ‘lab rats’.
Debate over school reopening rages on in Selangor
Some are worried of pupils contracting Covid-19 while others say it is safe with strict SOP adherence.
Malaysians in Singapore long for home
A year on, migrant workers who expected the MCO to last only a few weeks are still stuck in the republic.
Licensing will allow TCM to weed out fraudsters
Groups welcome Health Ministry’s move to register practitioners to protect consumers.
Dim sum master chefs turn to food courts to survive pandemic
Culinary masters offer ‘touch-the-heart’ offerings at budget prices.
MCA should drop ‘Chinese’ for new approach to work, say analysts
No point for non-Chinese joining as associate members if they have no role to play in party.
Welfare homes running on reserves, nearly broke
Chinese New Year has come and gone, with none of the usual visitors and donations.
Canteen operators not optimistic with reopening of schools
Repacking meals, excessive waste contributing to business overheads with revenue all but trickling in.
What about us, ask entertainment outlet operators
Karaoke centres, bars, nightclubs still can’t reopen under MCO 2.0, many running out of cash.
MPs, firms help equip needy pupils with devices
Steven Sim says gratitude from emotional parents makes initiative worthwhile.
Cultural groups, temples take CNY celebrations online
Despite missing togetherness aspect of festival, communities determined to keep spirit alive.
Pawn shops see drop in business as govt doles out aid
Industry suffers as Malaysians use EPF savings, cash handouts to redeem pawned valuables.
MCO extension ends Chinese restaurants’ hope for CNY profits
Owners predict wave of closures as government kills opportunity for annual money-spinner.
Families send hampers to make up for loss of reunion dinner
Uptick in orders from Malaysians stuck overseas, say sellers.
Lion dancers run out of luck this lunar new year
Troupe leaders fear losing young talents, income as Covid-19 restrictions continue.
