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Yesterday's fire destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Gok Kapur. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, with a fire forensic team conducting detailed examinations at the scene. Photo: Facebook/Dato’ Dr Izani Husin

Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Existing EPF structure was no longer sufficient to guarantee long-term financial security for retirees. - Canva

Norhimah Aziz (above) and Wan Azliana Wan Adnan said victims should lodge police reports, stressing that firm action under existing laws is needed to protect victims and deter future cases. - Photo illustrated via Canva

Despite steady economic growth and low unemployment, many Malaysian households approached Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year with greater caution, carefully balancing cherished traditions with tighter budgets as living costs continue to weigh on spending decisions. Photo: Edited via Canva

Spending patterns show that Malaysian families are not abandoning festive traditions but are instead adjusting how they celebrate.

Online scam syndicates are capable of siphoning between 80 to 90 percent of a victim's bank account balance within just three to 10 minutes through a complex web of multi-layered mule accounts. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Having two incomes is no longer a guaranteed shield against financial strain. Households built around dual salaries face growing exposure to rising living costs and economic shocks.

Staying home with the family is no longer a lifestyle choice - it’s a financial calculation and increasingly, one that doesn’t add up. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva