Tourism industry hit by 5,000 cancellations over virus fears
Associations urge govt to halt collection of tourism taxes, order banks to expedite travel operators’ loans.
Angie Tan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
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Associations urge govt to halt collection of tourism taxes, order banks to expedite travel operators’ loans.
For Malaysia, reduction in Chinese visitors due to suspension of visas will impact tourism, catering, retail sectors.
No scientific basis to claims certain bushmeat or animals have medicinal value, they say.
Dong Zong wants teaching in mother tongue, while Jia Zong points out longer term problems if English not used in primary schools.
Political hot potato in limelight after DAP rep denies claims party will leave Pakatan Harapan over failure to recognise exam.
Wuhan flu kills 132 in China, with Malaysia among many nations dealing with epidemic.
Desperate parents turning up at clinics with vials but deputy minister cautions that products may be counterfeits or expired.
Philantropic organisation offers different take on bitter controversy.
Some employers opting for cheaper buffet meals instead of customary lavish full-course affairs.
Chinese education group shares wish list as Dr Mahathir Mohamad assumes duties of acting education minister.
Chinese education group wants to discuss a range of issues affecting vernacular schools.
They hope Dr Mahathir Mohamad will resolve problems through discussions instead of bulldozing policies through.
Those who feel unwell after travelling to China urged to seek treatment at government hospitals.