They say it's the government's fault for not explaining why there are rules.

Project failure unlikely to impact investment sentiment, SERC director says, with pandemic govt’s prime focus.

They also urge health authorities to ramp up vaccinations.

Vigneswaran says party waiting to see if Umno will indeed withdraw from govt.

Vaccination the only way out, say industry reps.

Auto dealers say a better solution is to allow car, motorcycle retailers to reopen for business.

Economists say govt needs to drop one-off, occasional handouts for systematic welfare state to really help low income groups.

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers says the government should focus its efforts on curbing community transmissions instead.

They say a full, drawn-out lockdown will cause sectors to lose even more money.

Some just misunderstand the rules, say industry reps.

It does not make sense to shut down traditional and complementary medicine centres, they say.

Up to four in 10 enterprises are expected to suffer financial difficulties as a result of new Covid curbs.

There is further distress, as they have to be isolated, separated from their infant.

On top of regular hospital fees, expect to fork out RM20,000 to RM30,000 more for precautionary measure charges.

Industry folk say their survival hinges on permission to resume business following mass vaccination.