tags - Sinar Daily

The bank also said the government is unlikely to explore reintroducing the goods and services tax (GST) in Budget 2026 in view of the external headwinds. - 123RF photo

The issue of caregiver-to-infant ratios set under the Child Care Centre Act 1984 (Act 308) has become a major dilemma for childcare operators, with some forced to reject applications to care for babies. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Rozita emphasised that taking care of babies under two is particularly critical. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Malaysia’s early childhood care sector is under strain, with between 35 and 40 per cent of registered childcare operators nationwide no longer offering services for infants under one year old. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Other forms of assistance include RM93 million in early education subsidies, RM17.63 million in higher education aid for the Indian B40 community, and RM2.99 million in laptop assistance for SJKT (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil), involving 6,000 laptops distributed in stages. - Bernama file photo

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim

Muhyiddin attended the Joint Meeting of Opposition Party Leaders at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.

Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) recipient, Mohd Naim Mohd Zubir, 40, purchased essential items using the MyKad system, which he described as simple, with no hassle during payment and change collection, at a supermarket recently. Photo by Bernama

Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder that impairs the body’s ability to produce enough haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen, due to a genetic mutation affecting its production. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Perak KPDN urges consumers to stay alert to price changes following the reimplementation of SST and report any unreasonable hikes. (BERNAMA PHOTO)