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Malaysia to experience a fair share of ups and downs in economy this year - Joey Yap
Predicting things rarely takes into account the perspective from Chinese metaphysics. Though the...
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Malaysia's economy to outperform in 2025 driven by robust labour market - Mastercard
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's economy is expected to outperform in 2025, with a projected gross...
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Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo by Bernama
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Economist calls for gradual 65 per cent increase in minimum wage over next decade
KUALA LUMPUR - The government must further adjust and fine-tune the minimum wage policy to...
Rosli. Photo by Asril Aswandi Abd Shukor/SINAR
Rosli. Photo by Asril Aswandi Abd Shukor/SINAR
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Will night markets survive the e-commerce era?
SHAH ALAM - Night market businesses nationwide are expected to collapse within at least the next...
Price hikes in goods and services may be significant as traders account for the multiplier effect of rising costs and taxes they face. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF.
Price hikes in goods and services may be significant as traders account for the multiplier effect of rising costs and taxes they face. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF.
National
Prices of goods expected to rise next year – Economist
SHAH ALAM - Prices of goods and services are expected to rise significantly next year, following the...
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Raising minimum wage to RM1,700 can improve people's quality of life, expert says
KUALA LUMPUR- The increase in the minimum wage from RM1,500 per month to RM1,700 effective Feb 1,...
People line up at a store to purchase Apple's new smartphone, the iPhone 16, along a street in central Tokyo on September 20, 2024. - Photo by AFP
People line up at a store to purchase Apple's new smartphone, the iPhone 16, along a street in central Tokyo on September 20, 2024. - Photo by AFP
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iPhone 16: Buy locally or abroad?
KUALA LUMPUR - As the latest iPhone 16 becomes available in Malaysia, many consumers are considering...
Nazirul attending the customers visiting his shop in Kuantan on Sunday.
Nazirul attending the customers visiting his shop in Kuantan on Sunday.
National
Prices will remain the same if there is no increase in the cost of raw materials - Traders
KUANTAN - Business owners in this area will not increase the price of food even after the government...
Idham (inset) added that this increase in spending could also support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), create more job opportunities, and enhance local tax revenue.
Idham (inset) added that this increase in spending could also support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), create more job opportunities, and enhance local tax revenue.
National
Increased civil servant salaries to drive economic growth - Expert
SHAH ALAM - The increase in civil servant salaries is expected to positively impact the local...
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Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF
National
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR - BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has maintained a positive outlook for consumer...
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The Pentagon seal is seen in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. - (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)
The Pentagon seal is seen in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. - (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)
Pentagon in talks with US automakers to repurpose factories for weapons production
A former express bus driver and a woman have been remanded for four days, from today until Sunday, to assist in investigations into alleged dangerous driving.
A former express bus driver and a woman have been remanded for four days, from today until Sunday, to assist in investigations into alleged dangerous driving.
Former bus driver, woman on remand over dangerous driving incident on PLUS
US President Donald Trump. - (Photo by ALEX WONG / Getty Images via AFP)
US President Donald Trump. - (Photo by ALEX WONG / Getty Images via AFP)
Trump says he is 'permanently opening' Strait of Hormuz after talks with China
Police have arrested a local man suspected of committing animal cruelty by submerging a puppy in a water tank at Section 32, Shah Alam, yesterday afternoon.
Police have arrested a local man suspected of committing animal cruelty by submerging a puppy in a water tank at Section 32, Shah Alam, yesterday afternoon.
Shah Alam cops nab man suspected of submerging puppy in water
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. - (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images via AFP)
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. - (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images via AFP)
White House says US-Iran ceasefire extension 'not true at this moment'
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Manhunt in Sg Buloh after suspected child sex offender escapes from prison
The man, identified as Muhammad Hassan, 24, is facing several charges, including under Sections 377C (intercourse against the order of nature) and 392 (robbery) of the Penal Code, as well as immigration-related offences.
The man, identified as Muhammad Hassan, 24, is facing several charges, including under Sections 377C (intercourse against the order of nature) and 392 (robbery) of the Penal Code, as well as immigration-related offences.
Sam Lim, Parisa Ardina confirm marriage after wedding moments go viral
Malaysian influencer Sam Lim and actress-model Parisa Ardina are now officially husband and wife. - Photo: TikTok & Instagram / @samlimmmm
Malaysian influencer Sam Lim and actress-model Parisa Ardina are now officially husband and wife. - Photo: TikTok & Instagram / @samlimmmm
34 men fined for rioting at Cheras entertainment centre
A total of 34 men were fined by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to participating in a riot at an entertainment centre in Cheras last week which also involved firearms and explosives. Photo by Bernama
A total of 34 men were fined by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to participating in a riot at an entertainment centre in Cheras last week which also involved firearms and explosives. Photo by Bernama
Viral TikTok video triggers outrage over alleged sexual harassment on LRT
Screenshots from a viral video showing a woman confronting a man inside a train following an alleged sexual harassment incident. - Photo: TikTok
Screenshots from a viral video showing a woman confronting a man inside a train following an alleged sexual harassment incident. - Photo: TikTok
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