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They cook, clean, care for children, tend to ageing parents and keep households running day after day. Yet in Malaysia’s economic calculations, housewives' work barely exists. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Staying home with the family is no longer a lifestyle choice - it’s a financial calculation and increasingly, one that doesn’t add up. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Fender Audio® makes its CES debut with the launch of two flagship products: ELIE™ portable speaker series and MIX™ headphones. - Photo Courtesy Fender Audio®

Adequate teacher numbers and classroom capacity must be the Education Ministry’s top priorities as Malaysia prepares to allow children to enter Year One at the age of six. Photo:- CANVA

Fully enforced from Oct 1, 2025, the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 is expected to curb unhealthy smoking-related activities in Malaysia - including the use of electronic cigarettes or vape - especially among minors, and ultimately pave the way for a smoke-free Malaysia or an ‘endgame generation’. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

The early admission of six-year-old children into Year One will be implemented flexibly, as it is not mandatory and will only involve parents and pupils who are ready. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Road stress can cause workers to arrive at the office feeling exhausted and under pressure, which can ultimately affect their productivity.

As Malaysia enters 2026, the job market landscape and wage map are increasingly revealing the reality that not all states are moving at the same pace. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Young Malaysians are stepping into a year of heightened pressure, widening inequality and stubborn structural problems that no amount of glossy announcements can immediately fix. Photo for illustrative purposes only