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The government’s energy subsidy bill has surged from RM15 billion to a projected RM58 billion, raising concerns among experts about the long-term sustainability of the approach. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Canada will ease visa requirements for eligible travellers from Malaysia beginning Tuesday, in a move aimed at deepening trade, business and strategic ties with the Indo-Pacific region. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Malaysia’s push to position itself as a regional artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure hub through large-scale data centres has sparked wider debate over whether economic ambitions are being balanced against the immediate concerns faced by ordinary Malaysians. Photo: Edited via Canva

Malaysia’s aspiration to become a high-income nation faces growing concern as more than half of its adult population is overweight or obese, while some children continue to suffer from stunted growth due to poor nutrition.

The banking sector is expected to deliver a solid first-quarter calendar year 2026 (1Q CY2026) performance despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, although worsening cost pressures could prompt economic aid measures and possible Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cuts.

The awards ceremony will take place on May 6 at Royale Chulan Damansara, bringing together industry players, entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate achievements

The current global economic situation is facing the risk of stagflation, which could, in turn, potentially affect domestic economic growth. - Inset: Noor Azlan

The government will not introduce abrupt or sudden changes to fuel subsidy policies despite mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Photo by Bernama

Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, waves the national flag during celebrations at the election night party in Budapest after the general election in Hungary, on April 12. Photo by Ferenc Isza/AFP

Malaysia could be heading towards a double or even triple crisis if global economic pressures arising from ongoing conflicts are not handled effectively.