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AirAsia X to adjust fares, capacity, amidst rising costs and Iran conflict

No plans for job cuts or voluntary unpaid leave, airlines will use domestic and Asean networks to spread capacity efficiently while keeping ticket prices competitive

Media Chinese mulls cutting 800 jobs amid AI transition, financial recovery

This after big FY23-24 losses for publisher of China Press, Sin Chew Daily, Nanyang Siang Pau

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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

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period