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Two-hour limit for customers at retail premises

Two-hour limit for customers at retail premises

This includes shopping complexes beginning May 25.

Some firms in self-imposed shutdown despite Putrajaya keeping economy open

Some firms in self-imposed shutdown despite Putrajaya keeping economy open

They say they are taking this step to protect their staff and customers.

Analyst: MCO 3.0 to cost Malaysia RM300m daily

Analyst: MCO 3.0 to cost Malaysia RM300m daily

Moreover, the start-stop nature of the recovery measures doesn't bode well for sentiment.

Online petition launched urging govt to provide rental relief fund for SMEs

Online petition launched urging govt to provide rental relief fund for SMEs

Charles Santiago says the government should allocate up to RM1.5 billion to ease the burden of SMEs.

Businesses more cautious entering first quarter 2021 - DOSM

Businesses more cautious entering first quarter 2021 - DOSM

A Department of Statistics Malaysia survey reveals this outlook in view of the spike in Covid-19 cases.

DLMI optimistic about the Year of the Ox business outlook

DLMI optimistic about the Year of the Ox business outlook

Year of the Ox sets to bring about positive changes to the local dairy market and the nation’s economy at large

Lift MCO or businesses will die, pleads trade group

Lift MCO or businesses will die, pleads trade group

A coalition of business groups says the second round of MCO will leave many jobless and in dire straits.

MP SPEAKS | Ministers who failed to save jobs should resign

MP SPEAKS | Ministers who failed to save jobs should resign

Their gross incompetency in handling the health crisis is making things worse.

AirAsia X shows court creditors' support for restructuring plan

AirAsia X shows court creditors' support for restructuring plan

Potential investors showing interest in fund-raising exercise after the revamp.
Calm returns as panic selling recedes, CI ends above 1,600

Calm returns as panic selling recedes, CI ends above 1,600

Stock market sees knee-jerk reaction following declaration of state of emergency.
S'pore to open business travel bubble for all countries from January

S'pore to open business travel bubble for all countries from January

There will be a new segregated travel lane for limited number of business, official and high economic value travellers.

France, other European nations pull out of business forum over Iranian execution

France, other European nations pull out of business forum over Iranian execution

They have withdrawn from online forum over row with Tehran on dissident journo Ruhollah Zam's execution.

Business prospects forecast to improve in Q4 but remain pessimistic - DOSM

Business prospects forecast to improve in Q4 but remain pessimistic - DOSM

The statistics are based on the Business Tendency Survey conducted on a quarterly basis.

NGOs support Felda's move to reclaim leased plantation land from FGV

NGOs support Felda's move to reclaim leased plantation land from FGV

The NGOs say the move will help Felda to return to profitability.

Top Glove looks to list in Hong Kong after 'supernormal' pandemic demand

Top Glove looks to list in Hong Kong after 'supernormal' pandemic demand

We are talking to bankers on the most suitable method for listing in Hong Kong, adds the world's top disposable medical glove maker.

Economic stimulus packages saved 2.75m jobs - PM

Economic stimulus packages saved 2.75m jobs - PM

Over 800,000 businesses including SMEs also benefitted from government stimulus worth RM295b, says Muhyiddin.

July 1 big reopening - swimming pools, cinemas and AGMs

July 1 big reopening - swimming pools, cinemas and AGMs

CORONAVIRUS | Ismail Sabri announces reopening of activities suspended since the MCO took effect in March.

Moody's: Covid-19 has potential to shift business fundamentals

Moody's: Covid-19 has potential to shift business fundamentals

In this new environment, the largest technology firms will have a clear advantage.
Taiwan to allow business travellers from 'medium risk' Malaysia

Taiwan to allow business travellers from 'medium risk' Malaysia

CORONAVIRUS | They will have to be tested before their flight and be quarantined, but the quarantine period can be shortened if they pay for additional testing.

Genting cuts 3,000 jobs due to pandemic, says report

Genting cuts 3,000 jobs due to pandemic, says report

This comes after the casino giant cut salaries for the first time since its founding in 1965.

Unemployment rate soars to 5pct, exceeds annual average in last 30 years

Unemployment rate soars to 5pct, exceeds annual average in last 30 years

Chief statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributes the spike to the Covid-19 pandemic.
LETTER | Allow businesses that do not involve close contact to operate

LETTER | Allow businesses that do not involve close contact to operate

'Let them make a little money to pay for their staff and expenses.'

Selangor hypermarket ordered to close for flouting conditional MCO rules

Selangor hypermarket ordered to close for flouting conditional MCO rules

Its doors will be shut to shoppers until June 8.

Early indications suggest unfavourable business environment ahead

Early indications suggest unfavourable business environment ahead

The latest Leading Indicator (LI) signals an economic recession in the next four to six months.