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Laundrette operators must obtain gas licence from Energy Commission

PUTRAJAYA: Laundrette operators in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah using gas piping systems, especially Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for dryers and water heaters at their premises need to obtain approval and a valid licence from the Energy Commission (EC). EC said in a statement today it was to ensure that the systems’ design and installations follow […]

MOE rental exemption provides much-needed relief for affected tenants

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE)’s move to give a six-month rental exemption to canteens and other premises and spaces at schools under its administration affected by school closures, from this month, has given much-needed relief to those concerned. For them, it helps to reduce their financial burden after not being able to run […]

Construction workers keep homestays afloat

KUCHING: Many homestay operators have no guests during the current movement control order (MCO) period. So, what do they do to survive until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic? They rent out their homestays to employees of construction companies on a monthly basis. “At the moment, many homestay operators are doing this,” revealed Mohamad Ali […]

Express boat operators disappointed

SIBU: The opening of Jalan Ngemah-Temalat has affected the express boat business here and in Kapit. According to Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) Kapit Division enforcement officer Jerry Lenggir, the impact was very significant after the road was opened to motorists. “People no longer use express boats because Kapit already has its road, after the convoy […]