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Transportation may not be the first topic couples consider when planning for children. Still, the rising costs of car ownership, from monthly repayments to upgrading to a family-sized vehicle, were becoming an essential factor.

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president deems RM5,000 decent wage proposal unrealistic as employers are still struggling post-pandemic and face rising operational costs. Inset: Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman

The ideal and dignified salary rate for both single individuals and families with two children should be in the range of RM5,000 and above, depending on whether they reside in urban or rural areas. Inset: Aimi Zulhazmi

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd's chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the decision is appropriate and represents a pragmatic move by the government. Photo illustrated on Canva.

The IMF said on Wednesday that if fiscal revenues and economic output decline more significantly than current forecasts due to rising tariffs and weakened growth prospects, debt levels may exceed existing "debt-at-risk" estimates. - Photo by AFP

Abdullah sought to tackle disparities in economic development across regions. - Bernama file photo

South Korea's Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (centre) poses for a photo with Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left) and China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao (right) during the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting in Seoul on March 30. Photo by Jung Yeon-je/AFP

A security personnel patrols past the building housing sovereign wealth fund known as Daya Anagata Nusantara, or Danantara, in Jakarta on February 24, 2025 which earlier launched by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on February 24, 2025 launched a new sovereign wealth fund set to be the biggest in Southeast Asia's largest economy and give the ex-general greater control of the country's coffers. (Photo by Bay ISMOYO / AFP)

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A protester against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol walks with placards near the presidential residence before sunrise in Seoul on January 13, 2025. (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP)