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Young Malaysians are stepping into a year of heightened pressure, widening inequality and stubborn structural problems that no amount of glossy announcements can immediately fix. Photo for illustrative purposes only
Young Malaysians are stepping into a year of heightened pressure, widening inequality and stubborn structural problems that no amount of glossy announcements can immediately fix. Photo for illustrative purposes only
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Big promises, tougher reality for youth in 2026
AS Malaysia gears up for 2026, the country is once again dressed in the language of progress....
Photo for illustration purposes only. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Photo for illustration purposes only. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
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Malaysia not running out of jobs, it’s running out of ‘decent’ work
SHAH ALAM - The real challenge heading into 2026, is no longer about creating jobs, but about...
Photo for illustration purposes only. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Photo for illustration purposes only. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
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Slower hiring pushes Malaysians towards gig jobs
SHAH ALAM - In 2026, e-hailing platforms expect that slower hiring elsewhere could see more...
ANOTHER year begins tomorrow, carrying fresh promises, familiar anxieties and a growing sense that both the world and our country are pulling us in too many directions at once. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF photo
ANOTHER year begins tomorrow, carrying fresh promises, familiar anxieties and a growing sense that both the world and our country are pulling us in too many directions at once. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF photo
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Navigating 2026: Staying grounded amid the noise
ANOTHER year begins tomorrow, carrying fresh promises, familiar anxieties and a growing sense that...
Renowned economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma passed away at her residence in Bandar Baru Bangi on Dec 30, 2025. - FILE PIX
Renowned economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma passed away at her residence in Bandar Baru Bangi on Dec 30, 2025. - FILE PIX
National
A final gift of wisdom from Madeline Berma on employability
SHAH ALAM - Renowned economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma had passed away at her residence in Bandar...
Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025. Bernama FILE PIX
Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025. Bernama FILE PIX
National
Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025 sets new benchmark, protects 1.2 mln workers
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive...
Professor Dr Ainuddin Wahid Abdul Wahab
Professor Dr Ainuddin Wahid Abdul Wahab
National
Zero tolerance needed, how extremist messages spread and endanger public safety
SHAH ALAM – Malaysia cannot afford hesitation in dealing with online content that fuels extremism,...
BERNAMA FILE PIX
BERNAMA FILE PIX
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Malaysia’s gig economy at the edge: Why rushing the Gig Workers Bill risks collapse
THE Madani government is expected to table the Gig Workers Bill following its third postponement....
The Gig Workers Bill 2025, scheduled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, will not lead to an increase in service prices or impose an additional burden on consumers, according to economist and policy specialist Dr Geoffrey Williams. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
The Gig Workers Bill 2025, scheduled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, will not lead to an increase in service prices or impose an additional burden on consumers, according to economist and policy specialist Dr Geoffrey Williams. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National
Gig Workers Bill will not burden consumers, says economists
KUALA LUMPUR - The Gig Workers Bill 2025, scheduled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow,...
Penghantar president Zulhelmi Mansor has urged the government to delay the law and conduct a Regulatory Impact Assessment before it proceeds. His group insists that issues such as wage clarity, fairer fares and prompt payment must be resolved first. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Penghantar president Zulhelmi Mansor has urged the government to delay the law and conduct a Regulatory Impact Assessment before it proceeds. His group insists that issues such as wage clarity, fairer fares and prompt payment must be resolved first. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
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Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill: A milestone for recognition or a new tax for riders?
SHAH ALAM - If the voices of gig workers are anything to go by, Malaysia’s first-ever law for the...
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The driver of the 10-tonne bonded lorry was also reported trapped, although the extent of his injuries had yet to be determined during the rescue operation. - Photo courtesy of JBPM
The driver of the 10-tonne bonded lorry was also reported trapped, although the extent of his injuries had yet to be determined during the rescue operation. - Photo courtesy of JBPM
31 victims reported in crash involving an express bus, two lorries
Among the athletes who received the incentive were Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan, Gladys Chai Ng Mei, Khoo Chong Beng, V. Subramaniam, Datuk Rabuan Pit, Datuk M. Rajamani and Datuk Zaiton Othman. - Bernama photo
Among the athletes who received the incentive were Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan, Gladys Chai Ng Mei, Khoo Chong Beng, V. Subramaniam, Datuk Rabuan Pit, Datuk M. Rajamani and Datuk Zaiton Othman. - Bernama photo
Malaysia athletics honours past greats with incentive payments
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media on second day of the budget session of the parliament, in New Delhi on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media on second day of the budget session of the parliament, in New Delhi on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
Modi to arrive in Malaysia on Saturday for two-day visit
Cancer remained the third highest cause of death in Malaysia with new cases remaining at a stable rate of around 40,000 per year. - 123RF photo
Cancer remained the third highest cause of death in Malaysia with new cases remaining at a stable rate of around 40,000 per year. - 123RF photo
Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists - Dr Dzulkefly
China's leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on February 4, 2026, Beijing's state media said without immediately providing further details. The call came just after Xi spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a video call, where the two countries hailed their "stabilising" ties in the face of a turbulent world. (Photo by Vincent Thian and Brendan SMIALOWSKI / various sources / AFP)
China's leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on February 4, 2026, Beijing's state media said without immediately providing further details. The call came just after Xi spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a video call, where the two countries hailed their "stabilising" ties in the face of a turbulent world. (Photo by Vincent Thian and Brendan SMIALOWSKI / various sources / AFP)
China’s Xi speaks to Trump after virtual meeting with Putin
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Restaurant allegedly washed leftover food before reselling
A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been alleged to have washed leftover food that had already been served to customers before reusing it the following day.
A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been alleged to have washed leftover food that had already been served to customers before reusing it the following day.
Girl injured in alleged attack, attempted abduction while walking to Rawang night market
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
SK Labu Besar student reports bullying case to Home Minister, Kedah police chief
A bullying case involving a student at SK Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah has drawn the attention of senior authorities after the victim’s family raised the matter directly with the Home Minister and the Kedah police chief. - Photo: Screenshot from @misiupdate / Tiktok
A bullying case involving a student at SK Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah has drawn the attention of senior authorities after the victim’s family raised the matter directly with the Home Minister and the Kedah police chief. - Photo: Screenshot from @misiupdate / Tiktok
Zahid seeks to be freed of all 47 charges linked to Yayasan Akalbudi
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed an application to be acquitted and discharged of 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed an application to be acquitted and discharged of 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Ex-defence intelligence DG charged with accepting US$20,000 bribe, flight tickets
Former military intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to three charges of receiving bribes amounting to ASD20,000 and two international flight tickets in 2024 and last year. - Sinar/Rosli Talib
Former military intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to three charges of receiving bribes amounting to ASD20,000 and two international flight tickets in 2024 and last year. - Sinar/Rosli Talib
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