Malaysians want loan moratorium extension
Many struggling to make ends meet, saying deferring loans could be a lifeline.
By Ravin Palanisamy · 1 month ago

i-Sinar, i-Lestari won’t hit EPF dividends for 2020, say experts
Fund’s overseas investments, assets for withdrawals to ‘shield’ payouts.
By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 1 month ago

Bosses impose pay cuts, not layoffs to sustain business
Overall mean, median salaries in Malaysia down as a result, says chief statistician.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 1 month ago

Pekan Rabu traders survive on online sales as MCO drags on
Some have had to stop taking oders due to overwhelming demand.
By Mohd Farhan Darwis · 1 month ago

Daim slams Covid-19 policy for dragging down economy
Ex-finance minister tells Free Malaysia Today that recovery depends on containing pandemic.
· 1 month ago

Ominous future for hotels, says group
Prolonged interstate travel ban could see hotels close down for good, many lose jobs.
By Noel Achariam · 1 month ago

Malaysian economy shrinks 5.6%
Nation suffered Covid-19, movement restrictions double whammy in 2020.
· 2 months ago

FixApa creates sense of ‘normalcy’ for gig workers
Platform guides freelancers, brings some consistent income.
By Diyana Ibrahim · 2 months ago

Jobless rate to dip by year-end, predict economists
Numbers likely to worsen before things improve on back of anticipated economic recovery.
By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 months ago

How to shift RM1 billion of stock in 2 days, asks clothing industry
Stores allowed to reopen yesterday, have only a couple of trading days before Chinese New Year.
By Khoo Gek San · 2 months ago

‘Buy Muslim First’ campaign hits MCO bump
Activities to promote businesses stalled, campaign now online.
By Mohd Farhan Darwis · 2 months ago

Not feasible to screen all workers, say medical experts
Workplace clusters dominating Covid-19 daily tally, impossible to screen 6 million.
By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 months ago

Cheaper mandarins selling out this CNY
Modest consumer spending expected amid pandemic, weak economy.
By Bernard Saw · 2 months ago

Pawn shops see drop in business as govt doles out aid
Industry suffers as Malaysians use EPF savings, cash handouts to redeem pawned valuables.
By Angie Tan · 2 months ago · 1 comment
