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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

Dilemma of the US economy, lessons for the world — Ahmad Ibrahim

Mounting debt, crumbling infrastructure and widening inequality fuel discontent, as controversial new agency DOGE becomes lightning rod in nation’s deepening crisis

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Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance

Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation

Inside the Bandar Utama school tragedy: a timeline of the shocking fatal stabbing

A look at the events surrounding the stabbing of a 16-year-old student, with ongoing investigations into the suspect's motives and the role of online violence