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From welfare to workforce: Malaysia urged to rethink ageing policy amid rising fiscal strain

Experts say RM1.26bil allocation remains short-term relief as calls grow to reposition seniors as economic assets under a “Silver Economy” model

Budget 2026 to focus on recalibration amid debt, subsidy pressures: analyst

Economist says the shift from last year’s record spending reflects a strategic reset, balancing fiscal discipline with targeted relief

No RON95 subsidy news yet: govt reaffirms focus on targeted diesel subsidies

Government stresses it is stabilising diesel subsidies before moving ahead with the expected implementation of RON95 rationalisation

Lack of regulations hindering gig economy’s economic contributions?

Regulations required to protect employees, consumers while not stifling innovation, experts say

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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

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