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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

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

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/AFP

PH is facing growing pressure to consolidate its political direction, stabilise its internal dynamics and strengthen its public messaging as debate intensifies within the coalition over the timing and strategy for GE16. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not take into consideration the economic toll being borne by Americans when he engages with Iran over negotiations to end the war he started in February, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP FILE PIX

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There is speculation that GE16 could be this year. It is time to educate the rakyat to see through biases, look beyond labels and to focus on shared humanity. Bernama FILE PIX

Growing Middle East crisis could become a defining backdrop to the next general election, shaping how leaders position themselves on stability, leadership and public trust as parties quietly shift into election readiness mode. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Umno President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Umno 80th Anniversary Convention on May 9, 2026. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

JDT player Muhammad Feroz Baharudin (centre) attempts to take a shot unmarked by Kelantan The Real Warriors FC players during the 2025/2026 Malaysia Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium today. Photo by Bernama