Women’s undies, fresh food, latex gloves top MCO online sales
E-commerce stores report boom in several areas, as consumers adapt to life at home.
For low-income folk, going back to work takes priority
Informal sector workers hard hit by loss of daily wages.
Selayang traders scrambling to distribute veggies after shutdown
Market, surrounding areas under EMCO with warnings of fresh produce shortage in Klang Valley.
Warning of shortage, pricier veggies after Selayang market confusion
Wholesalers told market closed until Friday while Putrajaya insists that it’s open after Covid-19 cases detected in area.
Veg prices up as suppliers down with virus
7 wholesalers, 17 foreign workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in last 14 days.
MCO pushes petrol dealers to brink of bankruptcy
Lack of demand, plummeting fuel prices, ‘ruthless’ oil firms squeeze station owners from all sides.
Warning of millions of jobless, desperate migrants post-MCO
Foreigners without income need to be repatriated before social disorder sets in, say groups.
Malaysians dig deep, band together to fight Covid-19
Charities talk of overwhelming support from ordinary folk, companies to provide food for vulnerable groups during MCO.
Barbershops high-risk for virus transmission, say health experts
They warn that relaxing restrictions too early may result in new Covid-19 clusters.
Dzulkefly urges mass Covid-19 antibody tests to help restart economy
Serological tests cost only RM20, compared to coronavirus testing that can run up to RM700, says ex-health minister.
Masjid India will come back ‘a better place’ after MCO
Former residents who’ve lived through May 13 riots, Emergency say disasters can yield positive outcome for area.
Covid-19 pushes KL’s oldest public housing into limelight
Area under enhanced lockdown popular with Indian Muslims, enjoys rich history mirroring city’s migrant culture.
Loosen MCO rules gradually, advises Dzulkefly
Think carefully about extension beyond next week as move will inflict heavy damage on economy, says ex-health minister.
Selangor to ‘test, test, test’ selected folk in red zones
Limited funds mean those most vulnerable to Covid-19 or asymptomatic selected for testing, says head of state task force on pandemic.
Hadi off to rocky start as Mideast special envoy
Letter to Muslim countries justifying PAS’ role in the downfall of Pakatan govt show lack of judgment, say analysts.
