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6-month grace period ending, RM1,700 minimum wage mandatory from Aug 1

HR Ministry says this applies to all employers nationwide regardless of number of staff

‘Minimum wage hike to RM1,700 will affect SMEs outside Klang Valley’

Concerns also raised over 2% tax on dividend income for owners of small enterprises

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Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.

MACC probes IJM over alleged RM2.5bil money laundering scheme, Sunway takeover at risk

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing IJM Corporation over alleged money laundering and possible share price manipulation involving RM2.5bil, a probe that could jeopardise Sunway Group’s proposed RM11.5bil takeover of the construction giant

Jakim, Islamic affairs get RM2 bil under Budget 2025

This includes maintenance for educational infrastructure under dept, increased Kafa teacher quota, rehabilitation for GISB kids