Indefinite lockdown creates crisis for aid groups
As calls for food aid balloon and donations dwindle, non-profits have to make painful choice who to help.
i-Citra – boon to some, bane for others
For the cash-strapped, dipping into their retirement savings provided a lifeline.
Working-from-home norm affecting parking operators
The new norm and reduced visitors at the malls are causing uncertainties to them.
Ad hoc ordinances expire 6 months after emergency ends, say lawyers
Laws will lose validity on Febuary 1 if things go according to plan.
Moratorium not interest-free, banks told to waive compound interest
Finance minister says up to borrower, bank to negotiate additional terms.
Pemulih loan moratorium ‘killing us softly’
Malaysians take to social media to say latest government aid package just forcing them deeper into debt.
Workers’ group seeks funds to fight for hospital cleaners’ rights
Workers’ union needs to raise RM135,000 to continue speaking up for unrepresented janitorial staff.
Young ‘agropreneur’ says agriculture where the money is
31-year-old Ramana hopes to see more youth reap profits in the field.
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Economists point out gaps in Covid exit plan
It leaves out protection for gig workers while targets are unclear, they say.
Ageing farmers, old techniques among agri-challenges, says official
Climate change to also have big impact on local food production.
Mafi admits logistical headaches forcing producers to dump food
64% of producers unable to sell goods during MCO, with only 17% able to operate as normal.
Covid-19 exit plan lacks clarity, say industry groups
Plan is more like a report, says SME association vice-president.
School bus drivers plead for moratorium on vehicle loans
Not knowing how long schools will remain shut, they have run out of funds to keep up with instalment payments.
Muhyiddin’s 4-phase recovery plan vs Anwar’s 12 strategies
PM’s and Opposition leader’s proposals vary greatly.
Malaysians do not take diabetes seriously, say health experts
Despite having knowledge, most do not take proactive steps to prevent illness.
