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fiscal policy

Anwar hints at deeper spending cuts in Budget 2027 amid global economic pressures

Prime Minister says ministries must tighten expenditure as geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty weigh on Malaysia’s fiscal position

Malaysia’s income levels lag behind rising cost of living: former BNM governor

Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim highlights disparity between economic indicators and real wages, urging tax records to guide policy

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders