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Budget 2027

Budget 2027 must look beyond income, recognise the real cost of living in KL – Ben Fong Kok Seng

Bukit Bintang residents’ representative says household aid, transport links and wage policies must reflect the pressures faced by urban families

More tourists, but hotels still face rising costs: MAH

Hotel association urges Budget 2027 to prioritise reinvestment, productivity and lower operating costs as higher arrivals fail to translate into stronger financial recovery

Budget 2027: CAP calls for higher cigarette tax to deter youth smoking

Consumer group says higher tobacco prices could discourage young people from taking up smoking and encourage existing smokers to quit

Budget 2027 must secure retirement safety net for national athletes

Analysts call for EPF and SOCSO coverage, structured pensions and healthcare support to protect national athletes after their competitive careers end

School maintenance allocation to rise 50% to RM1.5bil in 2027: Anwar

PM also says MCMC to provide RM1 billion to strengthen digital infrastructure across public hospitals and clinics
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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Kuala Lumpur location for Marvel superhero film Thunderbolts

Florence Pugh was in Malaysia and shot scenes in Medan Pasar, Merdeka 118

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