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Budget 2027 must turn economic growth into higher wages: analysts

Syaza Shukri and Samirul Ariff Othman say the budget’s success hinges on better-paying jobs, effective aid distribution and fiscal discipline

Malaysia doesn’t lack wage reviews. It lacks wage reform – Charles Santiago

Economic growth indicators may point towards high-income status, but household financial struggles show the need for stronger wage progression and fairer distribution of wealth

Malaysia’s income levels lag behind rising cost of living: former BNM governor

Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim highlights disparity between economic indicators and real wages, urging tax records to guide policy

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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