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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

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Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman northern Musandam Peninsula. Photo by AFP.

PERIOD poverty is not always visible. It does not always show up in statistics or public debates. But in many underserved communities, it is quietly present, month after month, shaping everyday realities that often go unnoticed.

Parti Bersama Malaysia is expected to pose a bigger challenge to PH than PN ahead of GE16. Photo: Bernama

New government guidelines tightening the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the development of Malaysia’s local EV ecosystem, according to the Bumiputera Car Dealers Association, better known as Persatuan Pengimpot dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (Pekema). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.

Dr Naim Muhamad Ali with the UOW Voicelah! students at the Clubs and Societies Awards 2025. He hopes to inspire students to discover and grow into their full potential, one day at a time.

Malaysia’s austerity measures, introduced amid rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty, are seen as necessary but increasingly burdensome for households and businesses. - Photo: Edited via Canva

As global oil prices surge and fiscal pressures intensify, Malaysia has rolled out new austerity measures to strengthen its financial position.

Delaying the next general election could become politically costly for Pakatan Harapan (PH) with analysts warning that worsening economic conditions, shifting voter sentiment and internal vote fragmentation may weaken the coalition’s position over time.