Property market hit by inflation, economic uncertainty, say experts
Purchasing power shrinks as more look to rent.
Khoo Gek San
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MCA, Gerakan no threat to DAP in Penang
Analyst says it won’t be easy to dislodge socialist party from stronghold.
MCA appoints 30 Penang coordinators in run-up to GE15
Group to focus on gaining public confidence, building rapport with first-time voters.
Gerakan wants to use its own logo in GE15
Penang leader says voters more likely to recognise the party’s colours.
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Gerakan vying for MCA, MIC seats in Penang
Party deputy president optimistic about chances in next elections.
Retailers to feel impact of generational ban on cigarettes
Petrol stations to be least affected by prohibition.
Foreign worker approval process slow, complicated, says industry
Associations urge govt to simplify recruitment to avoid delays.
Wine shortage takes the buzz out of bars, nightclubs
Imported alcoholic beverages cost more, taking longer to arrive, operators say.
SMEs say sales down 30% because of shutdowns, manpower shortage
Industry group asks govt for low-interest loans.
Chinese medicine practitioners hold off raising prices to help the sick
Costs of traditional herbal remedies have doubled since January.
Local workers have attitude problems, groups say
Industry players say employees do not deserve high wages, extra time off due to their mediocre performance.
Singapore dollar luring Johor folk to the republic
Higher exchange rate makes working across the causeway more attractive.
