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This chemical rush is why many feel happier or more in charge after buying something, even when it may not be financially wise. But the emotional relief is short-lived and today the forces driving impulse buying are stronger than ever. -Photo: Canva

As the regulator, BNM assesses whether financial institutions have treated customers fairly and applied risk-based controls proportionately.

Wan Fatin Sufina (left) and Mediha Mahmood

Today’s content exposure landscape has undergone a fundamental shift, making regulatory efforts increasingly challenging in a borderless digital era.

Concerns over foreign digital content on streaming platforms containing LGBTQ and other deviant elements have raised alarms about their potential impact on children and adolescents, particularly those still in the process of forming their personal identity.

The influx of foreign digital dramas and films through streaming platforms is increasingly seen as worrying, as some of the content contains deviant elements that contradict the religion, values and culture of Malaysian society. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

This photo taken on Dec 11, 2025, shows a women picking up plastic waste at a landfill on the outskirts of Hanoi. - (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP)

Malaysia is rich in golfing talent particularly among women but many struggle to progress after turning professional due to the lack of proper structural and financial backing. - Photo illustrated via Canva

Malaysia’s focus on popular sports conflicts with its Olympic ambitions, as Sharifah Ariel’s historic AYG equestrian gold highlights the need for stronger grassroots programmes, fairer prioritisation and long-term investment in all sports.

Sharifah Ariel secured the gold medal with a 29.85-second jump-off that beat Iraq and UAE riders. - Photo source: Asian Youth Games Bahrain