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Malaysia doesn’t lack wage reviews. It lacks wage reform – Charles Santiago

Economic growth indicators may point towards high-income status, but household financial struggles show the need for stronger wage progression and fairer distribution of wealth

Malaysia’s income levels lag behind rising cost of living: former BNM governor

Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim highlights disparity between economic indicators and real wages, urging tax records to guide policy

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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