They say the government needs a better retirement safety net for Malaysians and wages need to be raised.

Businesses say packages on offer can be rescheduled if movement restrictions continue.

They say it is faster and more cost-effective.

Proposal to incentivise state governments to protect water resources will drain the poor, says Peka president.

After a sluggish past year, the industry is full of new plans and raring to go. 

Manufacturers limited by MCO restrictions currently unable to keep up with demand.

Most of them hire trained foreigners as many locals are not interested to learn the trade, they say.

Covid-19-mitigating measures should stay but illogical to maintain 30% rule.

Call to extend wage subsidies, provide more subsidies to meet growth target.

Vaccination doesn’t mean relaxation of SOP, need to prevent virus from spreading.

They recommend high-risk groups be considered for precedence aside from front-liners.

Modest consumer spending expected amid pandemic, weak economy.

They say political instability is also another reason affecting investors' confidence.

Nevertheless, prolonged movement curbs will affect business, they say.

The group says any further outbreaks of the disease at the market will have drastic long-term impacts on business.