[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
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
Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions
Employees voiced out their pressing concerns about the rising cost of living and labour shortage.
Wed May 03 2023
Thousands protest in Brussels over cost-of-living crisis, hitting public transport
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels on Friday to protest against the rising cost-of-living.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Good news relating to telecommunication awaits B40, M40 groups this Christmas
KKD will announce good news related to telecommunication to help reduce the impact of the rising cost of living, especially for the B40 and M40 groups.
Fri Dec 16 2022
PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies
M'sia must channel bulk subsidies, towards supporting the B40, M40 and small business owners who are affected by the rising cost of living.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Voters want new government to focus on economic, cost of living issues
Noor Azuki Fahme Ismail only has one wish for the upcoming general election - the voting in of a government that can address the rising cost of living effectively.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Govt strives to help people face rising cost of living - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government has always strived to help the people face the rising cost of living and inflation.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Rising cost of living, price of goods among highlights in Parliament today
Measures to address the rising cost of living and ensure the price of goods remains at affordable rates will be among issues to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Gov't should establish shops offering items at lower prices to help B40, M40 groups - Expert
The govt should establish shops offering daily necessities at affordable prices to help address the rising cost of living, Dr Yusof Saari said.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Malaysia's PMI up in June, signalling improvement in manufacturing
Companies are reporting sluggish export sales and growing concerns over the rising cost of living, Chris Williamson said.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Ministry to scrutinise memorandum on rising cost of living of MARA students
The memorandum on the rising cost of living faced by MARA scholars in the UK will be scrutinised, said the Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Tue Jun 14 2022
MPN to study recommendations on inflation, rising costs
MPN will look into recommendations or suggestions that can be tabled to the government to overcome inflation and the rising cost of living at its next meeting this month.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Cuepacs wants minimum salary of RM1,800 for civil servants due to rising cost of living
The proposal to raise the minimum monthly salary of civil servants to RM1,800 is to enable them to bear the rising cost of goods and live more comfortably.
Sun Apr 17 2022
More coop marts to be established to lighten people's burden with cheaper goods
Noh said the aim was for cooperatives to play a bigger role in helping people cope with the rising cost of living.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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