Associations say ‘most traders follow the rules.’

Lawmakers say govt, teachers should do more to tackle problem.

Industry players say weak gig industry, ringgit, responsible for decline.

They suggest relooking financial prerequisites of programme to encourage participation.

Group says cleanliness should be prioritised

Children overly pampered, have no soft skills, they say.

Teachers well-equipped to make switch after Covid experience.

Restaurateurs fear closure as new minimum wage policy drives up costs.

Political stability, economy and educational standards are the factors for consideration

They want fewer bureaucratic hurdles.  

Operators say donations have dropped by 80%.

United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia wants govt to address work dissatisfaction.

Some say it will not significantly reduce govt expenditure. 

Too much cloud cover also means leafy vegetables take longer to grow.  

Economics professor says federal government must have political will to drive project.