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[WATCH] Efficiency, not new taxes: the quiet reform behind Budget 2026’s record spending

Economists highlight cost savings and anti-corruption measures as key drivers of the budget, marking a shift towards more effective governance and sustainable economic management

‘Benchmark for Asean’: Dewan Negara approves Gig Workers Bill 2025

Human Resources Ministry says the new legislation offers country's 1.2 mil freelance workers legal safeguards, dispute resolution mechanisms, and enhanced social security contributions

Grab outlines three key principles for the Gig Workers Bill: flexibility, balance, and collaboration

The company has strongly advocated for a collaborative, inclusive approach to shaping the legislation

EPF savings for health insurance: Each ringgit withdrawn today is one less for tomorrow – Azrul Mohd Khalib

Using retirement savings to fund basic medical coverage is misguided and threatens old-age security, writes Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive

Gig Workers Bill to be tabled in Parliament in August or September: DPM

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says new legislation aims to provide social protection for over 1.12 million gig workers

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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran