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Ringgit opens lower as markets await budget 2026 fiscal cues

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist said the budget allocation is likely to remain stable, supporting domestic demand through both consumption and investment

Fiscal decentralisation: how to navigate in allowing states to manage own development funds

Following Penang’s request to review distribution system which seeks 20% return of tax collected, analysts opined Putrajaya must embrace the system, but control how tax is redistributed

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12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

Spotify hikes Premium subscription fees by RM1 to RM3 in Malaysia

Subscribers will face higher monthly payments across all Premium plans, effective from September

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.