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Budget 2027 must measure what matters to Malaysian households – Dr Paul Anthony

Cash handouts alone won't solve structural cost-of-living pressures; Budget 2027 needs to tie economic growth directly to better-paying jobs and better quality of life

Azam Baki’s NFCC advisory board role not tied to MACC chief post: PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Azam Baki’s position on the NFCC Advisory Board was appointed in a personal capacity by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and remains valid until 2027

Azam Baki retires after 42 years in public service, leaving legacy of anti-corruption reforms

Outgoing MACC chief commissioner oversaw technological upgrades, high-impact investigations, and asset recoveries worth RM15.5 billion

DAP leaders demand end to police dress-code barriers after accident victims turned away in Melaka

Gobind Singh Deo and Khoo Poay Tiong call for urgent SOP reforms after a woman and her daughter were denied entry to a police station over their attire

LHDN dress code ‘insensitive’ to Sarawak’s culture: SUPP

The party calls for the Inland Revenue Board to reconsider its dress code policy, urging respect for Sarawak’s unique cultural norms

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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

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

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah