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Activists hold placards as they greet a delegate with a morning rave outside the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at the start of the 80th Marine Protection Committee (MEPC) conference in London on July 3, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Expert says raising salaries, but making sure purchasing power of the wages remains high FILEPIX

Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said in its recent report that it expects the ringgit to have an overall depreciation trend in the second half with an average of USD-MYR 4.67 to reach a 2023 average of 4.56 and year-end target of 4.40.Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said in its recent report that it expects the ringgit to have an overall depreciation trend in the second half with an average of USD-MYR 4.67 to reach a 2023 average of 4.56 and year-end target of 4.40. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

The move comes after Colombo cut subsidies, doubled taxes and promised to privatise hundreds of state enterprises under a $2.9 billion IMF bailout agreed in March.

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The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill will be tabled in the next Parliament sitting this year, said Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. - Photo by Bernama

Experts are warning motorists to take their cars in for inspection before travelling long distances, and against napping in cars with their engines and air conditioning on during the Aidiladha long holiday weekend. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF