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Terengganu to allow dine-in at restaurants soon

Terengganu to allow dine-in at restaurants soon

MB says this does not allow hours-long 'teh tarik' sessions.

Selayang wholesalers, traders dump RM10m worth of perishables

Selayang wholesalers, traders dump RM10m worth of perishables

CORONAVIRUS | Their stockpiles of fruits and other items had rotted during the three-week enhanced MCO period.

LETTER | Status of workers in change of business ownership

LETTER | Status of workers in change of business ownership

The law states that a contract of service cannot be transferred from one employer to another without the employee’s consent.
S'wak reopens economy through targeted projects in green zones

S'wak reopens economy through targeted projects in green zones

Starting May 10, 526 gov't projects worth RM22.1b will resume works, says SDMC.

LETTER | SME dilemma: Not getting paid by their big clients

LETTER | SME dilemma: Not getting paid by their big clients

The failure of SMEs is not an option for Malaysia. They must endure.
COMMENT | What’s behind May 4 and what will it bring?

COMMENT | What’s behind May 4 and what will it bring?

The cabinet is behaving as if it has eradicated the killer coronavirus.
Some eateries experiment with dine-in, most stick to takeaway

Some eateries experiment with dine-in, most stick to takeaway

CORONAVIRUS | While the takeaway business flourished for some eateries, others feel they have no choice but to try opening up for dine-in customers.

We're not being hasty, relaxation doesn't mean end of MCO - Minister

We're not being hasty, relaxation doesn't mean end of MCO - Minister

UPDATED 3.53PM | Senior minister says gov't is not opening up everything, not everyone can operate.

G City Club Hotel shuts down after 10 years in business

G City Club Hotel shuts down after 10 years in business

The causes include low occupancy in the last few years and increased competition from new hotels and the proliferation of homestays.

'I have never seen Masjid India so deserted in 25 years'

'I have never seen Masjid India so deserted in 25 years'

CORONAVIRUS | The business area is closed completely for the residents in the surrounding area to be screened for Covid-19.
COMMENT | Don't use MCO as weapon to disrupt business operations

COMMENT | Don't use MCO as weapon to disrupt business operations

Prolonging the shutdown of companies on grounds of politics or race can have dire consequences.
Penang helps traders to overcome MCO, hopes private sector will follow suit

Penang helps traders to overcome MCO, hopes private sector will follow suit

CORONAVIRUS | Rentals for business premises belonging to state gov't and city councils are waived for one month.
Penang to restrict essential business operating hours from tomorrow

Penang to restrict essential business operating hours from tomorrow

CORONAVIRUS | The premises will operate from 6am to 8pm for the duration of the MCO, says CM.
SC, Bursa suspend short-selling amid heightened votality

SC, Bursa suspend short-selling amid heightened votality

This is to mitigate potential risks arising from heightened volatility and global uncertainties.

Utusan ordered to settle ex-staff salaries by month’s end

Utusan ordered to settle ex-staff salaries by month’s end

Human Resources Ministry also orders media company to settle all VSS compensations owed to 708 former staff members.

Kadir trains guns on Pak Lah, Najib's 'fourth-floor boys' over Utusan's fate

Kadir trains guns on Pak Lah, Najib's 'fourth-floor boys' over Utusan's fate

He says their actions led people to believe that Umno-linked media was biased and lacked credibility.

FT RTD to auction 100 impounded vehicles - list includes Mercedes and BMW

FT RTD to auction 100 impounded vehicles - list includes Mercedes and BMW

A total of RM1,053,250 was collected from the auction of impounded vehicles in the first series involving 101 vehicles.

Succession plan in place once Mohd Anuar leaves: Petronas

Succession plan in place once Mohd Anuar leaves: Petronas

The national oil company confirmed that Mohd Anuar would be leaving this week.
NGO to address the nexus of business and politics in Penang

NGO to address the nexus of business and politics in Penang

We must work with state gov't to highlight issues ranging from socio-economy to human rights, says Giat.

Tearful Jack Ma bids Alibaba farewell with rock star show

Tearful Jack Ma bids Alibaba farewell with rock star show

The billionaire chief executive delivers on his promise of a year ago to hand over to CEO Daniel Zhang.

Indonesia, M'sia must work together on palm oil discrimination - Jokowi

Indonesia, M'sia must work together on palm oil discrimination - Jokowi

He says this is necessary to stop prices of the commodity from dropping further.

Envoy assures Chinese investors that M'sia won't regress into a theocracy

Envoy assures Chinese investors that M'sia won't regress into a theocracy

UPDATED 7.09PM | Tan Kok Wai stresses that racial and religious rhetoric is only being peddled by a minority.

Gov't to set up special channel to facilitate Chinese investment

Gov't to set up special channel to facilitate Chinese investment

Finance minister says this will help investors solve any problems they may face when doing business here.

Lynas decision the right move, gives investors clarity - Redzuan

Lynas decision the right move, gives investors clarity - Redzuan

Minister says uncertainty about whether Lynas will still be around would be bad for business.