Malaysian economy shrinks 5.6%
Nation suffered Covid-19, movement restrictions double whammy in 2020.
FixApa creates sense of ‘normalcy’ for gig workers
Platform guides freelancers, brings some consistent income.
Jobless rate to dip by year-end, predict economists
Numbers likely to worsen before things improve on back of anticipated economic recovery.
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.
‘Buy Muslim First’ campaign hits MCO bump
Activities to promote businesses stalled, campaign now online.
Not feasible to screen all workers, say medical experts
Workplace clusters dominating Covid-19 daily tally, impossible to screen 6 million.
Cheaper mandarins selling out this CNY
Modest consumer spending expected amid pandemic, weak economy.
Pawn shops see drop in business as govt doles out aid
Industry suffers as Malaysians use EPF savings, cash handouts to redeem pawned valuables.
Where are ministers, asks Dr Mahathir
Former PM accuses cabinet of lacking understanding people’s needs.
Set up tables outside to allow dine-ins, suggests Dzul
Ex-health minister says people can’t be locked up forever, so authorities must introduce ways to open up safely.
Speed up reforms or get left behind, think-tank tells govt
Asean rivals snipping at heels, Malaysia falling in major indexes.
2021 not the year for bonuses, pay rise, say experts
IT sector, E+E still hiring in sluggish economy, warning of more job losses ahead.
Mobile phone retailers turn to e-commerce to survive
About 30% of shops in urban areas close to cut losses, say industry players.
Malaysia 5G rollout hits new snag, says report
Najib house arrest pressure puts many in a bind
Banyak pihak tertekan dengan perintah tahanan rumah Najib
Lawyer chides govt for ‘hiding’ royal order for Najib house arrest