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Targeted subsidies will help provide fair assistance to vulnerable groups, say economists

Current system drains government coffers while benefiting those not in need, say experts

2024 economic outlook: Madani govt urged to execute reforms, economy forecast to grow 4.5%, says Lee Heng Guie

The government has been urged to implement promised reforms and policies in 2024, if it wants to anchor better economic prospects over the medium-term, said Socio-Economist Research Centre executive director and economist Lee Heng Guie.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.