tags - Sinar Daily

Malaysians should prepare for a year of mildly higher prices, especially in services and food-related categories, rather than a sudden spike in fuel or electricity costs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

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

Complaints over food prices said to be higher at festivals compared with regular markets continue to surface, although some believe visual appeal and food popularity are the main factors influencing purchasing decisions. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Various costs borne by organisers and traders at food festivals are among the factors driving higher food prices, which have sparked complaints from visitors. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

The gig economy in Malaysia has grown rapidly over the past decade, driven by platforms like Foodpanda, Lalamove, Grab and Kiddocare and others that offer flexible work opportunities. - Bernama file photo

Members of Iran's rescue team clearing debris at a building destroyed by an Israeli attack in Tehran. - AFP photo/inset: Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai

The problem of low salaries among workers relative to the cost of living is tied to the debt-based economic system being practised. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

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