Tax scheme should only be reintroduced once the Covid-19-hit economy is more stable.

Without Singaporeans, Johor Baru businesses worst hit with RMCO in place until year-end.

Locals not interested in 3D jobs, industry urges Putrajaya to lift freeze on hiring foreign workers.

Lower purchasing power, end of loan moratorium weigh heavily on shoppers, say groups.

ACCCIM poll finds nearly 37% of the companies has enough money to sustain themselves for only 3 months. 

Opposition lacks bargaining chip as ruling coalition has the majority, albeit a razor-thin one. 

PKR politician offers Malaysians fearful about state of economy digital platform to find temp work.

His ambitious allies may hold the seats but the prime minister could have an ace up his sleeve.

Muhyiddin Yassin-led party faces hurdles on seat negotiations, exodus at grassroots level.

Lower purchasing power, foreign worker issues add to woes, say associations.

Ex-PM doing allies in Bornean state a favour by staying away during polls campaign, say analysts.

Lack of clarity may be problematic for Bersatu, which wants to contest 45 seats in state polls, say analysts

Chinese demands likely to get short shrift, especially with Umno and PAS in the picture.

Chinese goodwill for Muhyiddin Yassin, despite projections party can wrest back 8 seats at GE15, say analysts.

Academics say former PM better off joining allies, working with civil society groups to garner support.