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The urgent need for better childcare to keep working parents in the workforce — Khairunneezam Mohd Noor and Nuruliza Roslan

Without affordable and accessible childcare, Malaysia risks losing valuable talent – especially among women – and stunting long-term economic growth

Minimum wage hike: pressure on Penang kindergartens in rural, low-income Indian areas

Those in urban areas unaffected by increase to RM1,700 as they are already paying more than RM2,000 to staff, says educators

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It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

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