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Mohd Uzir. Photo by Bernama

Cancer remained the third highest cause of death in Malaysia with new cases remaining at a stable rate of around 40,000 per year. - 123RF photo

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

The last time the unemployment rate fell below three per cent was in November 2014. Photo for illustrative purposes only. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

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

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At the district level, only Petaling in Selangor recorded PAKW Index values exceeding the Kuala Lumpur reference across all household sizes. - Photo illustrated via Canva

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad warned that young Malaysians marrying later or forgoing children is accelerating the country’s ageing population, urging encouragement of earlier marriages and larger families.

Selangor recorded the highest number of rujuk at 1,148, while Labuan recorded the lowest with 13.

Selangor Pas Youth criticised the state government for neglecting public welfare and urged swift action on safety, healthcare, housing and rural infrastructure ahead of the Selangor Budget 2026.