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Malaysia’s EV charging race: Build ahead of demand or let the market decide?

Economists differ on whether early government investment is needed to spur EV adoption or risks creating costly, underused infrastructure as Malaysia targets 30,000 public chargers by 2030

Businesses should absorb minimum wage hike, not burden consumers, says industry leaders

Groups also warn of rising costs, call for government support to ease impact on businesses

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InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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

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