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Malaysia must move beyond consuming AI and start building solutions: Teo

Deputy minister says local businesses, SMEs and start-ups must develop AI innovations for Malaysia and the wider Asean market

Minimum wage is not living wage: FMM rejects MTUC’s proposed RM3,100

The drastic increase from RM1,700 presently could make Malaysia less competitive than Asean neighbours, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

RM50 mil fund set to drive TVET 2.0 and boost high-impact skills programmes

Ramanan says allocation will empower SMEs and strengthen TVET as the nation’s primary pathway for talent development and skilled careers

Bank Negara launches RM5 billion SME support scheme amid global supply disruptions

Scheme designed to shore up business continuity as prolonged conflict strains financing and operations

RM5 bil guarantee, e-invoicing flexibility for MSMEs to weather fallout from Iran crisis

Moves cover higher financing coverage and longer tenure, additional 12-months transition for e-invoicing Phase 4 implementation

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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

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value