5 Kajang market workers positive for Covid-19
Municipal council is preparing guidelines for vendors to resume business.
Drive-through vaccination service hit with public
Parents and their children don’t need to leave their cars for immunisation shots.
Manpower shortage at Selayang market as locals shun jobs
Those who turn up are either elderly or can’t take the heavy workload, say traders.
Housewives, bosses turn to loan sharks during MCO
MCA, DAP public-service units dealing with spate of calls from desperate borrowers, highlighting economic toll of coronavirus.
Hardware stores brace for post-MCO as sales plunge 90%
Biggest customers – construction sector – facing own problems resuming ops.
Restaurants opt not to seat diners due to strict rules
Consequences of being linked to Covid-19 infection deter most operators from taking in customers.
CMCO first day sees big rush for the pawnbrokers
Borrowers amass at the shops to pay overdue interest on their loans.
EMCO in Selayang could lead to up to 70% spike in price of greens
New rules only allow those Covid-19 negative, locals to work at wholesale market supplying most veggies to Klang Valley.
Customers willing to pay more for fresh veggies sold online
Farmers say consumers must bear cost of ‘convenience’ as many seek to avoid roadblocks, social-distancing rules at supermarkets.
Kluang youth lend farmers a helping hand
Cahaya Aspirasi’s ‘Surprise Food Box’ helps fruit and veg producers facing tough time during MCO.
No school, no fees… parents threaten kindergartens’ survival
Operators offering online classes, discounts to try to stay viable during MCO.
Malaysians stuck in Singapore miss family, fear job losses
City state imposes ‘circuit breaker’ until May 4 to stop Covid-19 infections forcing workers to endure longer MCO.
RM10 billion not enough to ensure tourism, restaurant sectors’ survival
With zero travellers, stressed consumers, industry reps beg for specific aid package.
Homes for elderly, disabled hit hard by MCO
Funding, donations dip with many unable to pay rent, utilities or buy fresh produce.
No matrimonial bliss during restriction order
MCO scuppers wedding plans for couples across the country, deals them huge financial blow.
