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RM5 bil guarantee, e-invoicing flexibility for MSMEs to weather fallout from Iran crisis

Moves cover higher financing coverage and longer tenure, additional 12-months transition for e-invoicing Phase 4 implementation

The government must help micro & small enterprises — Raveen Veerasenan

Due to highly unequal wealth distribution, really low wages, insufficient welfare programs, as well as a rise in cost of living, many average citizens have much less money to spend.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

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

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