Women’s undies, fresh food, latex gloves top MCO online sales
E-commerce stores report boom in several areas, as consumers adapt to life at home.
Sheridan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
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E-commerce stores report boom in several areas, as consumers adapt to life at home.
Informal sector workers hard hit by loss of daily wages.
Market, surrounding areas under EMCO with warnings of fresh produce shortage in Klang Valley.
Wholesalers told market closed until Friday while Putrajaya insists that it’s open after Covid-19 cases detected in area.
7 wholesalers, 17 foreign workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in last 14 days.
Lack of demand, plummeting fuel prices, ‘ruthless’ oil firms squeeze station owners from all sides.
Foreigners without income need to be repatriated before social disorder sets in, say groups.
Charities talk of overwhelming support from ordinary folk, companies to provide food for vulnerable groups during MCO.
They warn that relaxing restrictions too early may result in new Covid-19 clusters.
Serological tests cost only RM20, compared to coronavirus testing that can run up to RM700, says ex-health minister.
Former residents who’ve lived through May 13 riots, Emergency say disasters can yield positive outcome for area.
Area under enhanced lockdown popular with Indian Muslims, enjoys rich history mirroring city’s migrant culture.
Think carefully about extension beyond next week as move will inflict heavy damage on economy, says ex-health minister.