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

A worker cleans the windows of Warisan Merdeka Tower (KL118) the second tallest building in the world, in Kuala Lumpur on August 19, 2025. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

Photo: Malaysian Rare Disorders Society website

Nearly 2.3 million adults are living with three concurrent NCDs, undermining productivity and quality of life, placing a prolonged strain on healthcare services. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Kuala Lumpur occupies a unique position in Malaysia’s political and economic architecture. It is not merely a local authority but the federal capital, a national economic hub, and an international city competing regionally for investment, talent and influence. - 123RF photo

This photo taken on Jan 19, 2018 shows Muslims during Friday prayers at a mosque in Taipei. From halal fried chicken to hot springs hotels with prayer facilities, Taiwan is adapting its traditional tourist draws to woo Muslim visitors as Chinese arrivals dwindle. (Photo by Mandy CHENG / AFP)

With Malaysia’s fertility rate declining amid rising living costs, the government is strengthening financial support, workplace protection and access to child care to ease pressure on women, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The government is expected to generate annual savings of between RM10 billion and RM12 billion after foreign nationals are no longer allowed to benefit from subsidised items such as packet cooking oil and RON95 petrol.

At 8 am, the local currency traded at 3.9130/9230 versus the greenback, up from Wednesday’s close of 3.9175/9235.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, delivered a strong warning on corruption during the opening of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday. Bernama FILE PIX