Most hotels not keen to reopen for business

SIBU: Most hotels in the central region prefer to remain closed despite being allowed to resume business during the conditional movement control order (MCO).

No go yet for local coffee shops

LOCAL coffee shops and restaurants have been told to hang in there as they are still not allowed to operate during the first phase of the Penang Gradual Recovery Strategy (PGRS).

No need to test all

KUANTAN: Pahang state secretary’s office has clarified that not every worker has to undergo the Covid-19 test.

Tight security measures at Johor state assembly sitting

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Security measures at the Johor state assembly sitting at Bangunan Sultan Ismail in Kota Iskandar here is expected to be tight, not only because of political tension between Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan but also due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nobody rocking the MCO boat

THE Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has conducted surveillance and checked over 400 boats since the start of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18.

Keeping the treats coming despite drop in business

Taxi drivers lament reduced income

JOHOR BARU: Taxi drivers are having a tough time since the start of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18, as their income has dropped drastically.

Plan and prepare list of items needed when visiting Larkin market, public urged

JOHOR BARU: Shoppers are advised to plan ahead and prepare a shopping list when visiting Pasar Awam Larkin to avoid waiting too long in the queue and buy what they need fast.

1,740 buildings sanitised in Covid-19 fight

JOHOR BARU: A total of 1,740 buildings have been sanitised by the Fire and Rescue Department as part of the public sanitation operation starting from March 18 until May 9.

Art galleries embrace digital world

ACROSS Penang’s art galleries, doors are closed and spaces are dark. While some artworks remain on walls — there are no crowds viewing them.