Khoo Gek San


Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Bid to replace speaker not a sure thing, says Kor Ming

Muhyiddin Yassin must go through 3-stage process, any loss of vote slap to the face.

Bid to replace speaker not a sure thing, says Kor Ming

Friday, 03 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Bird’s nest exports to China expected to take 40% hit

Veterinary Services Dept will provide guidance to players in industry deemed key economic contributor.

Bird’s nest exports to China expected to take 40% hit

Thursday, 02 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Malaysia My Second Home application freeze puzzles agents

Unit handling programme at Tourism Ministry shut from yesterday, 90% rejection rate even before MCO.

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Malaysia My Second Home application freeze puzzles agents

Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Businesses beg govt to boost trade with China

Covid-19 stops travel between both nations, badly affecting local manufacturers who rely on Chinese-made raw material.

Businesses beg govt to boost trade with China

Monday, 29 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Aid on the way for school bus drivers

Zero income during more than 3-month-long MCO, vehicles in state of disrepair.

Aid on the way for school bus drivers


Saturday, 27 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Virus testing a must for MPs, media before July sitting

Screening to be done 3 days before Parliament reconvenes at latest; SOPs will be made known next week.

Virus testing a must for MPs, media before July sitting

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Headache for Chinese restaurants dealing with conflicting SOPs

Govt says OK if tables seated to capacity but diners must be 1m apart.

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Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Event industry takes RM1.75 billion hit from Covid-19

Trade group says exhibitions and conferences often generate spill-over effects 12 times the initial investment. 

Event industry takes RM1.75 billion hit from Covid-19

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Watch out for signs of trauma in children, parents warned

Returning to school after long time at home can be traumatic for some, say psychologists.

Watch out for signs of trauma in children, parents warned

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Tenancy disputes rise after MCO

Closures of restaurants, tenants in malls with low traffic among breach of contract suits, say lawyers specialising in property issues. 

Tenancy disputes rise after MCO

Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

After RM240 million hit, theme parks raring to reopen

None has gone bust, but this may well happen if shutdown persists, says association.

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After RM240 million hit, theme parks raring to reopen

Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Frozen durian another ‘hit’ product during MCO

Peak season now, consumers missing thorny fruit go online to satisfy cravings.

Frozen durian another ‘hit’ product during MCO

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

With weddings cancelled, banquet halls lose millions

2020 supposed to be auspicious year for marriages, but Covid-19 upends everything.

With weddings cancelled, banquet halls lose millions

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Durian exporters optimistic China demand slump temporary

Mainland importers still seeking Malaysian stock even if at lower volume.

Durian exporters optimistic China demand slump temporary

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Raya fails to translate into more money for F&B operators

Diners still fear Covid-19, while owners have headache adhering to strict SOP.

Raya fails to translate into more money for F&B operators