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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

Amid a US–Iran war-driven global energy crisis and rising fuel costs, households are facing mounting financial pressure, turning everyday spending into strict efforts to stretch every ringgit. 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.

The government has been urged to adopt a multi-dimensional household income classification system to ensure that the proposed review of petrol subsidies for high-income earners is implemented more transparently and accurately. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Siti Khadijah Holding Sdn Bhd CEO Mohammad Munzir Aminuddin

There has been an increase in the consumption of cheap and easy-to-prepare staple foods such as instant noodles. Photo for illustration purposes only.

SHARP Electronics Malaysia and Nojima Malaysia have partnered to introduce a holistic Japanese-inspired living ecosystem in Malaysia through the “Japanese Living to My Home” concept.

The Minda Tenang Package offers relaxation and self-care opportunities, including MamaCare wellness massages and colour analysis to boost confidence and mental well-being. Photo for illustration purposes only. - Canva

For husband-and-wife duo Muhammad Azlan Nasrin Mohd Nazree and Hany Liyana Mohd Masri, the inspiration came from home. Photo: Bernama

Through the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) new licensing framework, the government is attempting to build a legislative fortress.