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Retirement

Ageing in poverty: Malaysia must rethink its retirement system – Charles Santiago

Low wages, rising costs, and inadequate protections mean millions risk retirement in poverty, warns former MP

Gurmit Singh retires after historic kabaddi gold

The former hockey player says his retirement stems from fulfilment, not personal issues, and urges future generations to carry the sport higher

‘I have no regrets’: Tengku Maimun as she steps down as Chief Justice

Judiciary’s first woman leader ends her six-year term with gratitude

Ensuring a dignified lifetime income – G. Manimaran

As living costs and healthcare expenses climb, calls are growing for stronger policies to ensure financial security and quality of life well into retirement

WEF puts EPF in spotlight as model for sustainable retirement plan

Malaysia’s system is highlighted in World Economic Forum’s white paper for its adaptive strategies balancing sustainability, intergenerational equity, inclusivity

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

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