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EPF savings for health insurance: Each ringgit withdrawn today is one less for tomorrow – Azrul Mohd Khalib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

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source