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Klang Valley malls roll out Deepavali events from henna art to dhol drums, capped by Selangor state fete in Klang

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 8 -- The Klang Valley is set to light up with the spirit of Deepavali this year, as major shopping malls and local councils roll out numerous public events and celebrations. From i... Read More


Malaysia's latest haze cost RM8b in welfare losses, may have led to 1,700 deaths, report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Malaysia's recent haze episode carried an estimated RM8 billion in welfare losses, while short-term exposure to fine particles from fires may have contributed to about 1,700 d... Read More


FMM report: Haze cost some Malaysian firms about RM280,000 in masks, medical expenses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- The recent haze has cost some Malaysian businesses additional haze-related expenses of at least RM280,000, according to a report commissioned by the Federation of Malaysian Ma... Read More


Love is in the air, and so is the bill: 13pc of Malaysian men willing to go into debt for dates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 27 -- For some Malaysian men, keeping the romance alive could mean stretching their wallets - and a new study suggests some are even willing to go into debt for a date. According t... Read More


Show me the money: A guide to getting the most out of your Budget 2027 financial aid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 23 -- Budget 2027 is officially out, bringing a much-needed financial lifeline to Malaysians feeling the pinch of rising living costs. Whether you are a gig worker looking to buy y... Read More


Study finds only one in five Malaysians are savvy online shoppers, leaving RM3.67b gap

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- A joint study by Lazada and Cube Asia has highlighted a US$900 million (approximately RM3.67 billion) annual e-commerce spending gap in Malaysia, driven by distinct difference... Read More


SME association says Budget 2027 offers support, but warns of 'cumulative' cost pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Malaysia has welcomed the government's Budget 2027 initiatives aimed at bolstering domestic consumption and promoting inv... Read More


Rehda backs Budget 2027 housing measures but calls for more action on rising costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) has welcomed measures in Budget 2027 to support homeownership, while urging the government to do more to address ris... Read More


Budget 2027: Medical groups hail end to contract doctor system, enhanced public-private synergy but seek more on retention

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Healthcare stakeholders had mixed responses to the national health allocations announced in Budget 2027, with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) applauding the move to end... Read More


Family of Bandar Utama school stabbing victim files civil suit against government agencies, boy and his parents

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- The mother and sister of the 16-year-old student who was fatally stabbed at a secondary school in Bandar Utama last year have filed a civil suit at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.... Read More