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From welfare to workforce: Malaysia urged to rethink ageing policy amid rising fiscal strain

Experts say RM1.26bil allocation remains short-term relief as calls grow to reposition seniors as economic assets under a “Silver Economy” model

Budget 2026 to focus on recalibration amid debt, subsidy pressures: analyst

Economist says the shift from last year’s record spending reflects a strategic reset, balancing fiscal discipline with targeted relief

No RON95 subsidy news yet: govt reaffirms focus on targeted diesel subsidies

Government stresses it is stabilising diesel subsidies before moving ahead with the expected implementation of RON95 rationalisation

Lack of regulations hindering gig economy’s economic contributions?

Regulations required to protect employees, consumers while not stifling innovation, experts say

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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

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

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Why getting Sarawak’s state bird right matters more than you think