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

As highways begin to fill and the annual Hari Raya Aidilfitri ‘balik kampung’ exodus gathers momentum, many Malaysians will embark on long journeys carrying more than just kuih raya and luggage. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Established in 2021, Bebiri World - a fully bumiputera-owned company - offers a business model inspired by the traditional Malay pawah system, where livestock owners entrust their animals to a shepherd for care and breeding, with offspring shared between both parties. - Photo courtesy of Bebiri World

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Malaysia may be able to maintain the price of RON95 fuel at RM1.99 per litre even if global oil prices rise amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, but doing so could increase fiscal pressure and affect fiscal consolidation plans, said an economist. Bernama FILE PIX

Malaysia's insurance industry is expected to remain cautious in 2026 and 2027 as significant changes are set to take place. - Photo illustrated via Canva

An Iranian flag is placed amids rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi square in Tehran on March 3, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Malaysians should prepare for a year of mildly higher prices, especially in services and food-related categories, rather than a sudden spike in fuel or electricity costs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

Smoke plumes rise following missile strikes in Tehran on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

People hold signs and a banner during the "Stop the War on Iran" protest at Times Square in New York City on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP)