Art galleries need sustainable solutions, owners say
Cultural sector struggling with lack of economic safety net, needs strategic vision to survive.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago
‘Cheating’ aid recipients leave others hungry
Donors say families using multiple identities to hoard aid parcels, while the wealthy plead poverty for a free meal.
By Kalidevi Mogan Kumarappa · 2 years ago · 1 comment
Let non-essential sectors open, trade groups plead
Associations say prolonged lockdown costing them millions.
By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago · 1 comment
Continuous lockdowns can lead to financial, political crises, says ratings body
Economist Firdoas Rosli says achieving zero Covid cases in the near future is ambitious.
By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago
Desperation at unseen levels, Mydin boss says of shoplifting cases
Ameer Ali says these are not acts of thieves, but of people who badly need to survive.
By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago · 1 comment
Deputy speaker denies durian party SOP breach, police to investigate
14-second video clip on social media shows Rashid Hasnon at the supposed party in Kg Poh, Batu Pahat.
· 2 years ago
Shoemakers doubt they can survive national recovery plan
Most will fall into cash-flow difficulties, risk bankruptcy, say associations.
By Angie Tan · 2 years ago
2 F&B outlets fined RM10,000 each despite Miti approval letter
Past lockdown policy flip-flops continue to leave business owners in a bind.
By Khoo Gek San · 2 years ago · 1 comment
Petty traders dealt heavy blow in ongoing lockdown
Restricted hours, high cost of goods and fewer people venturing out affecting businesses, say associations.
By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago
Police probing into claims Kedah MB flouted movement restrictions
Muhammad Sanusi allegedly test-drove a car at a vehicle sales and exhibition centre at Autocity Juru, Penang yesterday.
· 2 years ago · 1 comment
No alcohol sales during lockdown but cigarettes allowed, says deputy minister
Stopping sales will lead to problems only smokers will understand, says Rosol Wahid.
· 2 years ago · 1 comment
Malaysia Airlines scales down operations by 85%
National carrier also offering rebooking flexibility amid ongoing full lockdown.
· 2 years ago
Is sufficient food aid ready for Orang Asli during lockdown, asks MP
Ramli Mohd Nor says Jakoa should be more empathetic, sensitive and concerned towards group’s plight.
· 2 years ago
Hype in home-gardening, plants fades off
Lower sales expected in ongoing MCO 3.0 as enthusiasts return to work.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago · 1 comment