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Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM

Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM

The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress

Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress

Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
KPDN conducting review of E-Commerce legislation to update existing laws - Armizan

KPDN conducting review of E-Commerce legislation to update existing laws - Armizan

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is reviewing several acts involving e-commerce to update existing laws in line with the rapid development of the industry.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM

Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM

Although price of sugar, oil, flour and cooking oil are among the cheapest, Malaysians still feel the strain, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy

[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy

Usage-based insurance (UBI) is effectively a more sophisticated option for car insurance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads

[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads

Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
Mon Jul 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation

[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation

Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM

Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
London jumps into top 10 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list

London jumps into top 10 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list

Here are the 2024 cost-of-living city rankings from Mercer.
Mon Jun 17 2024
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS

KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024
In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy

In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy

The two leaders battled over how to tackle cost-of-living crisis, growing waiting lists in public health service and reducing immigration.
Wed Jun 05 2024
The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents

The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents

Rising cost of living with stagnant wages and economic uncertainty in Malaysia, has significantly pressured parents in providing for family.
Thu May 02 2024
PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm

PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also explain the government's steps in addressing the cost of living, including various subsidies provided.
Wed May 01 2024
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign

South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign

The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024
KPDN Minister dismisses allegations of unfairness in Rahmah Sales coverage

KPDN Minister dismisses allegations of unfairness in Rahmah Sales coverage

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali dismissed allegations of unfairness regarding the Rahmah Sales programme
Thu Mar 14 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024