Future looks bleak wiithout festive-sale revenue that account for bulk of annual earnings.

Many forego new decorations, parties to safeguard health and keep wallets in check.

Putrajaya should find balance between saving lives, livelihoods as many areas remain Covid-19-free.

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers urges govt to capitalise on ‘captive’ investments.

They say money better used for actual projects that benefit public, especially during pandemic.

Normalisation in line with better economy and higher crude oil prices expected in 2021.

Sector first to be hit by Covid-19 and likely last to recover, say industry leaders.

Staff join owners to salvage devastated tourism industry as Covid-19-induced MCO takes toll on industry.

Construction companies, developers say cost of mandatory Covid-19 tests not an issue.

Workers already not saving enough, better for govt to increase Prihatin aid, suggest economists.

Mega-projects too reliant on foreign workers, hard to feel multiplier effects.

Local players hope govt can work around Covid-19 to revive sector by opening borders to international visitors.

Part II of study shows dwindling savings, interrupted schooling.

Many find it hard to follow SOP on screenings, housing after clusters linked to guards, cleaners in Klang Valley.