Govt likely to cut RON95, diesel prices to soften living cost pressure
This also means that the govt would have an additional RM4.31 billion in fiscal expenditure, which can be utilised for other objectives.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Ardern's successor as Labour leader faces tough October election
Ardern's Labour Party has slid in the polls, hurt by rising living costs, growing crime and concern about social issues.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Anti-party hopping bill focus of Parliament sitting to begin this Monday
The issue on living cost is also expected to be a topic of discussion at this coming sitting.
Fri Jul 15 2022
PEMERKASA'S inclusivity agenda includes sustained subsidies - Tengku Zafrul
Datuk Seri Zafrul said the government heeds the people's concerns on the possibility of rising prices of goods as a result of the world oil price hike.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Property prices to cool down next year but remain unaffordable
Though overall consumer sentiment has improved and asking prices have come down, key themes like price unaffordability, overhang of high-rise homes, rising living costs, will have a dampening effect.
Wed Nov 22 2017
High living cost, low income leads people to borrow
With the current economic situation, the minimum household income in the country should be RM6,000 to RM7,000 a month to live comfortably.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Find ways to boost people's incomes, BNM urges government
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has urged the government to be more aggressve in finding ways to boost the people's incomes amid rising living costs.
Thu Mar 31 2016
Budget 2016 revision does not affect measures to reduce living cost - Ahmad Maslan
The government's decision to optimise Budget 2016 spending will not affect measures to help reduce the cost of living, Datuk Ahmad Maslan said.
Sat Jan 09 2016
4 tips for Malaysia's middle class to cope with the rising cost of living
Malaysia's middle-income earners, the 'M40', are not eligible for cash aids, yet do not earn enough to weather rising living costs. So how can they boost their disposable income?
Mon Nov 09 2015
Gov't committed to improve policies on reducing living cost - Najib
Government continues to be committed to improve the policies related to reducing the cost of living that are being implemented besides introducing new ones to help the people, said Datuk Seri Najib
Sat May 09 2015
Umno Youth banking on solution for youngsters
Umno Youth is banking on a more sustainable solution in the Budget 2015 to offset rising living costs affecting the youth.
Thu Oct 09 2014
Feedback on overcoming rise in living costs needed - Finance Ministry
Three key costs that will be the people's focus are food and drinks, transport and housing, says deputy minister Ahmad Maslan.
Tue Jul 15 2014
Hopes for a peaceful new year celebration
The people in general hope the illegal assembly planned on new year eve to topple the government in protest against the hike in living cost would be aborted as it does not benefit anyone.
Sun Dec 29 2013
Khairy: Lab to study the cost of living to be set up next year
A laboratory to study the cost of living in Malaysia will be set up under the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU).
Wed Dec 18 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
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
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
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