Lack of manpower, spiralling cost of materials squeezing profit margins of contractors.

Restaurateurs say aside from vegetables, price increases are also affecting seafood, cooking oil and sugar.

Targeted approach backed by data essential, doctors say.

Doctors stress importance of building body’s defence against virus.

Malaysia losing lustre and investments because of new rules.

They say trend to continue into next year, with food prices to rise by 10% to 30%.

They urge Putrajaya to find ways to ease severe labour shortage across multiple sectors.

Eateries and shops look forward to busier days with the return of locals from Singapore.

Industry players say businesses still closing due to rising commodity prices, logistical problems.

Farmers facing manpower shortage, rising costs of transport, fertilisers, pesticides.

Seafood prices likely to rise as catches dwindle.

Behind the initial optimism lies a fear the movement control order will return if Covid-19 cases surge.

DAP leader says opposition may be able to ‘sneak in’, pull off unexpected win like it did in 2018.

Chong Sin Woon says future cooperation with other political parties will depend on how well pact performs in state elections.

Party could see heavy losses if group does not return to cast ballots.