Pandemic puts end to temple performances, forcing many troupes to look at new ways of funding.

Lessons, playtime can be held even with social distancing.

Construction and agriculture still rely on foreigners because few Malaysians want to work in challenging conditions, say employers.

Despite easing restrictions, owners worry as cautious public adopts wait-and-see approach.

More weddings will be outdoors, have fewer than 100 guests, say event planners. 

Pahang increases annual rent nearly 4-fold, lease holders can’t pass farm to next generation.

Planters accused of grabbing Orang Asli land to plant king of fruits for export market.

New ticketing rules to ensure social distancing make it impossible to stage dances, cover production cost.

Undocumented foreigners have been squeezing out local, licensed traders for more than a decade in Selayang.

Parents adopt wait-and-see approach before sending children back for classes, say operators.

MCO, closure of borders because of coronavirus force players to adapt to changed environment.

Zero income as massage centres still not allowed to reopen under recovery MCO.

Already without income for 3 months, they won’t survive if closure directive continues till end of RMCO.

Operators counting on recovery MCO to salvage business as Covid-19 shows no signs of abating.

Neighbourhood shops report sales up by 50%-60% as people avoid new-normal hassles at large supermarkets.