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The real Impact of digital banks is measured in the pockets of the Rakyat – Hildah Hamzah

GXBank deputy CEO Hildah Hamzah says the real impact of digital banks is reflected in everyday Malaysians like gig workers and low-income earners, as inclusion efforts move from access to meaningful financial empowerment

Kesuma’s 100-day labour reforms win Malay Chamber of Commerce support

Group hails swift government action on worker welfare and calls for expanded protections

HR Ministry enforces Gig Workers Act 2025 to protect local workforce

New legislation offers legal safeguards, financial security, and streamlined dispute resolution for Malaysia’s gig workforce

MTUC blasts rushed Gig Workers Bill on eve of implementation, demands halt over lack of consultation

Scores of NGOs, including PPIM, warn the government’s last-minute rollout of the Gig Workers Act could undermine worker protections, as MTUC accuses authorities of bypassing critical stakeholder engagement

Stop calling predictable deaths “inevitable” – Ravindran Raman Kutty

Malaysia’s gig riders are the backbone of our instant-delivery culture, and also the most expendable bodies on our roads. We clap for their “service”, then quietly accept a body count that now looks like a slow, silent massacre.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach