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Delaying the next general election could become politically costly for Pakatan Harapan (PH) with analysts warning that worsening economic conditions, shifting voter sentiment and internal vote fragmentation may weaken the coalition’s position over time.

Not long ago, the central battleground of a Malaysian election campaign was the ceramah – open-air night rallies where tens of thousands would gather to hear politicians speak. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

A growing fear of missing out (FOMO) on trendy sweet foods, combined with poor nutrition and unhealthy eating habits, is seen as one of the serious concerns.

There has been an increase in the consumption of cheap and easy-to-prepare staple foods such as instant noodles. Photo for illustration purposes only.

Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said the influence of viral food trends on social media has been identified as a new contributing factor to systematic nutritional problems among children and adolescents. - Inset: Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad

Malaysia’s aspiration to become a high-income nation faces growing concern as more than half of its adult population is overweight or obese, while some children continue to suffer from stunted growth due to poor nutrition.

Between discipline and tenderness, many modern mothers are quietly questioning not just how they are raising their children – but whether they are doing it right. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent on Thursday reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.

India's Prime Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi waves to supporters as he arrives at party headquarters in New Delhi. Photo by AFP