JOHOR BARU: The delay in the implementation of the new minimum wage will give some wriggling room to small companies, but a rise in salaries is inevitable as employees also need to survive in the current economic climate, business groups have warned.Johor Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry secretary Datuk K. Krishnan said the cost of living had been skyrocketing.
JOHOR BARU: The government could introduce targeted subsidies to B40 families or other needy groups such as the elderly, single mothers and disabled persons, says Johor Indian Petty Traders and Small Business Association.
BUSINESS associations in Johor are urging the government to take into account the impact of a proposal by the National Recovery Council to fully reopen the country’s borders.
Monetary help: Ibnu (left) and Yusrezan say I-Cirta will give them some financial freedom.
MELAKA: Reza Hamid is among the early birds applying for the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Citra withdrawal for contributors below 55.
The 40-year-old said he applied for the withdrawal as soon as it was opened on Monday, three days earlier than scheduled.
“The application process was fast and easy despite many others applying at the same time,” he said.
Reza said he would use the money to buy gadgets for his three children to assist them in home learning.
Hotel general manager Jason Bak said he decided to apply for the i-Citra withdrawal to ease his burden in supporting his family after the hospitality industry was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.