Remittance firms also hit because of workers’ pay cuts, reduced working hours and business closures.

Assemblymen in Selangor, Johor taking proactive steps to assist struggling constituents.

More than 90,000 Malaysians retrenched between January, November as pandemic continues to affect economy.

Govt’s recalibration plan may help some sectors while employers fear penalties.  

Jobless have no choice but to tap Account 1 as debts pile up, economy shows no signs of recovery.  

Local grocery stores buck trend, thrive during pandemic, surprising traders’ groups.

Associations plead for more tax rebates, aid to preserve cash flow as country suffers 3^rd wave of Covid-19.

Decision to bar sundry shops, convenience stores from selling alcohol adds to woes.

Artistes like many others also suffering during pandemic, MP’s suggestion just adding to their misery.

Scheme starting on Monday open to 4 sectors but employers’ reps complain about scant details.

Impossible to consider future while Covid-19, MCO create uncertainty.

-2.7% contraction, 2^nd consecutive negative growth quarter.

Govt should provide cash assistance, not ask rakyat to tap retirement savings.

No new taxes, various ministries and agencies get large allocations while nation reels from Covid-19.

Ex-PM says funds should be redirected to those starving as pandemic continues to wreak havoc on economy.