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Budget 2027 must turn economic growth into higher wages: analysts

Syaza Shukri and Samirul Ariff Othman say the budget’s success hinges on better-paying jobs, effective aid distribution and fiscal discipline

Anwar hints at deeper spending cuts in Budget 2027 amid global economic pressures

Prime Minister says ministries must tighten expenditure as geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty weigh on Malaysia’s fiscal position

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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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

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

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