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The RM1,000 test: Are Malaysian households financially resilient enough? – Mohamad Fazli Sabri and Amirah Shazana Magli

While Malaysia’s household wealth indicators remain stable, many families still struggle to build emergency savings, highlighting the gap between financial security on paper and resilience in daily life

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

Anwar unveils six measures to ease cost-of-living pressures

Initiatives covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, AI, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing will take effect from Sept 1

Minimum wage review must reflect rising living costs: UNI-MLC

Workers need fair pay that covers essentials and provides room for savings and financial security

Malaysia doesn’t lack wage reviews. It lacks wage reform – Charles Santiago

Economic growth indicators may point towards high-income status, but household financial struggles show the need for stronger wage progression and fairer distribution of wealth
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MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards

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