Penang traders reeling from 2nd lockdown

Strict movement restrictions will kill their businesses still recovering from MCO last March.

By Zaim Ibrahim · 3 years ago

Penang traders reeling from 2nd lockdown

Emergency rule will calm politics, markets, say economists

Experts believe stable govt translates into economic stability.

By Bernard Saw · 3 years ago

Emergency rule will calm politics, markets, say economists

Retail sector braces for more challenges ahead

Brick-and mortar-retailers face threat of online shopping, entry of Chinese global logistics firm.

By Bernard Saw · 3 years ago

Retail sector braces for more challenges ahead

Small businesses warn they can’t take another MCO

Many yet to recover from shock dealt by last year’s lockdown, fear they won’t withstand one more blow.

By Angie Tan · 3 years ago

Small businesses warn they can’t take another MCO

Economists rule out more stimulus

Efficient rollout of planned measures, like vaccination, vital now, they say.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 3 years ago

Economists rule out more stimulus


Port Klang’s congestion spills over to food supply

Importers warn of shortage of certain fruits, vegetables and dairy products over customs clearance.

By Khoo Gek San, Bernard Saw · 3 years ago · 4 comments

Port Klang’s congestion spills over to food supply

Just upgrade KL-JB track after scrapping high-speed rail, suggests economist

HSR system to connect both cities waste of taxpayers’ funds, as benefit lies in connecting to Singapore.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 3 years ago

Just upgrade KL-JB track after scrapping high-speed rail, suggests economist

Empty tables in Chinese restaurants as year-end bookings fall

Owners look to Chinese New Year to help revive fortunes, as Covid-19 stifles celebrations.

By Khoo Gek San · 3 years ago

Empty tables in Chinese restaurants as year-end bookings fall

Port Klang to work 24 hours in next 2 weeks to clear backlog

Lack of containers, global supply chain problems, slower customs clearance among issues.

By Bernard Saw · 3 years ago · 2 comments

Jackson’s Neverland sold for US$22 million

‘King of Pop’ converted sprawling, gated home into a fairy tale-themed retreat.

· 3 years ago

Jackson’s Neverland sold for US$22 million

Lifting of interstate travel ban boon for restaurants

After relaxation of restrictions, business volume rose with some areas increasing by 30% to 40%.

By Khoo Gek San · 3 years ago

Lifting of interstate travel ban boon for restaurants

Construction sites main culprit in Covid-19 spike

30 active clusters to date, with more than 4,000 cases, mostly in the Klang Valley.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 3 years ago

Construction sites main culprit in Covid-19 spike

Hard work or birth lottery? Experts argue on success

Merdeka Centre, DM Analytics at odds over how youth view becoming successful in pandemic era.

By Kamles Kumar · 3 years ago

Hard work or birth lottery? Experts argue on success

Urban poverty fallout from Covid-19, warns Selangor rep

Families cramped into single house, job losses hidden in richest state in country.

 

By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago

Urban poverty fallout from Covid-19, warns Selangor rep

Lockdowns force 600 kopitiam to take a break

‘Forced hiatus’ for shops in Klang Valley, Johor since October, says association.

By Khoo Gek San · 3 years ago

Lockdowns force 600 kopitiam to take a break