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financial resilience

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

OPR stays at 2.75%, but how much financial breathing room do households really have? – Amirah Shazana Magli and Mohamad Fazli Sabri

With household debt at 84.8% of GDP, the real test is not whether Malaysians can meet today’s commitments, but whether they can withstand an unexpected financial shock

EPF launches i-Legasi, i-Emas and retirement goal calculator to boost financial security

New initiatives aim to help members plan effectively for retirement, manage income sustainably, and leave a legacy for loved ones

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

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

The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

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