Reforms crucial to build a more resilient economy, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Reforms are crucial steps to transform Malaysia into a more resilient and vibrant economy capable of adapting to domestic and global challenges. Bank Muamalat...
Living costs indicator to enhance targeted subsidy plans, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The government is set to introduce a Cost of Living Indicator (IKSH) to design more targeted subsidy programmes according to...
Seven out of 10 Malaysians believe country is on right track — Ipsos survey
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Seven out of 10 Malaysians believe the country is on the right track, according to a survey conducted by market...
Dewan Rakyat to cover cost of living, halal certification today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Living costs, human-tiger conflict, and halal certification by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) are among issues to be discussed in...
National Housing Policy being fine-tuned — Zahid
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Proposals under the National Housing Policy, including the provision of long-term housing loans, will be discussed by the Finance Ministry with...
Budget 2025: Federal govt to focus on stabilising inflation
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 — The federal government will focus on several strategies to stabilise inflation and address the challenges of rising living costs in...
Budget 2025 to focus on inflation control, cost of living solutions — PM
PORT DICKSON, Sept 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost...
Vast majority of Malaysian youth find quality of life improving, survey shows
By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 — A total of 84 per cent of Malaysian youth feel they have a good quality of...
Myanmar households feel the pinch as currency tumbles to record low
NAYPYIDAW, Aug 21 — A rapid depreciation of Myanmar’s currency is pushing up prices of essential goods, including food and medicine, affecting ordinary households in...
Selangor must tackle challenges to keep high-income status
By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 — Selangor must take measures so it can maintain its recently awarded high-income status, economists said, highlighting the...
KPDN consults stakeholders for input on living costs-centric Budget 2025
SEPANG, Aug 6 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is actively conducting engagement sessions with various stakeholders to gather input for...
Budget 2025 to target rising living costs, monopolies — PM
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Budget 2025, which will be presented on October 18 in the Dewan Rakyat, to...