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Budget 2027 must measure what matters to Malaysian households – Dr Paul Anthony

Cash handouts alone won't solve structural cost-of-living pressures; Budget 2027 needs to tie economic growth directly to better-paying jobs and better quality of life

STR Phase 2 payouts begin tomorrow for 5.2 million Malaysians

Prime Minister announced that Phase 2 of STR will be credited earlier than scheduled, benefiting households, single senior citizens and 200,000 new recipients in time for festive preparations

SARA transactions hit RM4.8 billion in 2025, 99% via MyKad

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says nearly 5.6 million recipients used MyKad to redeem cashless aid under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah programme, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening the social safety net

STR mula disalur hari ini: MOF

Peruntukan keseluruhan STR dan SARA tahun ini berjumlah RM15 bilion, kekal tertinggi dalam sejarah Kerajaan Persekutuan

SARA bulanan kategori bujang mula dikredit hari ini

MOF berkata bantuan dikreditkan ke MyKad, hanya untuk pembelian barangan asas di premis terpilih

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

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

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards