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The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) on its official Twitter reported traffic was still smooth in both directions on highways in the north, south and eastern sectors, including locations around toll plazas.- Bernama pic

n this file photo taken on October 21, 2017 Japan's Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader Shinzo Abe waves to his supporters while leaving his last stumping tour for the October 22 general election in Tokyo. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)

The global agency projected that government deficit at 5 per cent of GDP, down from an estimated 10.2 per cent of GDP in 2021. "State and local governments continue to perform well, and could result in an even lower general government outturn."

Syahmi Awazhar (left) with his wife and son.

The weakness of the Ringgit increased the prices of goods, especially food, whose supply chain depends on imported materials. Illustration photo. Source: 123RF

Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies from i-CATS University College Kuching, Professor Datuk Shazali Abu Mansor says Bank Negara's move to increase OPR could cause a dip in the economy.

Umno veteran Tan Sri Shahrir Samad urges government to bring back Parliamentary Service Act.

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The increase in bank interests or Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) in the country is a sign for people to be financially prudent, said experts. - Photo: BERNAMA

The increase comes amid surge in food prices