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Malaysia is estimated to have lost more than RM540 million in productivity last year due to train service disruptions in the Klang Valley. - Inset from left: Barjoyai, Mohd Faisol

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia senior lecturer in Economics and Banking Dr Mohd Faisol Ibrahim said The limited job opportunities in high-skilled fields have led to intense competition, leaving no choice but to transition to semi-skilled employment.

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The M40 group faces economic challenges as they are forced to compete with the B40 group for the facilities provided by the government. Small image: Faisol.

Frequent withdrawals from the Flexible Account can reduce the overall savings amount, affecting contributors' post-retirement income. Image from left: Muhamad Zharif Luqman, Mohd Faisol

The raise in salary for civil servants of more than 13 per cent starting Dec 1, this year can contribute to the increment of emergency saving funds under EPF Account 3, which is the Flexible Account.

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The press reported that Petronas paid a dividend of RM40 billion to the government in 2023 in addition to contributing RM2 billion to the National Trust Fund. (Inset: Faisol)

Experts said the government needs to reduce reliance on imported raw materials and basic necessities and use non-recyclable energy. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

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