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[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
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
Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024