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OPR stays at 2.75%, but how much financial breathing room do households really have? – Amirah Shazana Magli and Mohamad Fazli Sabri

With household debt at 84.8% of GDP, the real test is not whether Malaysians can meet today’s commitments, but whether they can withstand an unexpected financial shock

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

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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

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

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