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Despite steady economic growth and low unemployment, many Malaysian households approached Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year with greater caution, carefully balancing cherished traditions with tighter budgets as living costs continue to weigh on spending decisions. Photo: Edited via Canva

Spending patterns show that Malaysian families are not abandoning festive traditions but are instead adjusting how they celebrate.

Children’s and adolescents’ perceptions of situations occurring around them also play a role, especially if the incident involves something extremely heartbreaking and life-threatening. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Local authority (PBT) elections, including for the post of Kuala Lumpur mayor, would create new challenges if they are implemented. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Medic runners stand ready as frontline medical responders during the Twincity Marathon 2026, prepared to provide immediate assistance to participants along the race route.

A two-term period is considered sufficient for a Prime Minister or head of government to implement the agenda and mission of their administration based on the principles of good governance. - File photo

Kids aged 12 and below took part in the CelcomDigi Kids Football Clinic at Taman Rimba Kiara today, marking the official launch of the programme on Oct 25, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO) --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHTS RESERVED

Malaysia is now ranked 13th in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia for diabetes prevalence, with 21 per cent of the population or one in five adults living with the disease. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, was convicted on a charge of neglecting her six-year-old autistic son, thereby causing him physical injury two years ago. - Photo by Bernama

Neglectful or overly strict parenting can breed aggression and entitlement by undermining school authority and modeling disrespect. - Photo by Bernama