tags - Sinar Daily

Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari unveils 15 new initiatives under Phase 2 of the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package, offering rent cuts, interest-free loans, and AI training. (BERNAMA photo)

Bound by moral obligation, children often have little choice but to tighten their own belts to preserve their parents’ dignity and ensure the family’s survival. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Although some leaders and rank-and-file members are uneasy with the Prime Minister’s alignment with the DAP, Umno is expected to stay the course, as the risks of leaving the administration currently outweigh the benefits.

Aliakbar (left) while campaigning in the Karambunai state constituency he is contesting

Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Wage hikes and temporary income tax cuts were positive factors for growth in Japan. - (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF

Economists emphasised that petrol functions as a vital intermediary in the economy, and any price hike will inevitably have ripple effects across sectors, impacting the overall cost of living. Illustrative picture.

UM Business and Economics Faculty deputy dean researcher Datin Associate Professor Dr Izlin Ismail

The government should reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) in Budget 2024, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. - BERNAMA FILE PIX