Lifestyle
S'poreans Earn Nearly Double Our Salaries. Here's Why Malaysia's Wage Problem Won't Fix Itself
Simply raising the minimum wage won't fix what's broken.
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Nearly 62% Of EPF Contributors Haven't Even Hit The Basic Savings Target Yet
The number of contributors meeting the Basic Savings benchmark has increased, but nearly six in 10 active EPF members are still falling short.
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Malaysia's Trade Surplus Hits RM28.8 Billion As Exports Soar Nearly 37%
Much of the export growth was driven by Malaysia's manufacturing sector.
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Measures Announced By Anwar To Tackle The Rising Cost Of Living & How They Affect You
The government has rolled out targeted measures to ease rising living costs, including lower business rents, expanded subsidised sales, and direct financial support for farmers.
Lifestyle
Cost Of Living: 3 Things Getting More Expensive In Malaysia In 2026 Despite Low Inflation
New data shows key everyday expenses like dining, insurance, and education are rising faster.
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While Layoffs Rise, Some Malaysian Companies Struggle To Keep Workers Past 90 Days
With 24,100 jobs lost in the first quarter this year, firms say early attrition remains a hidden challenge in service roles.
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Over 4,700 Malaysians Lost Jobs In Just 16 Days In April, Minister Warns Q2 Will Be "Crucial"
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says layoffs are rising amid energy cost pressures, though no large-scale crisis has been reported yet.
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EPF: Malaysians Can Boost Retirement Savings By 40%, But It Means Working Longer
With Malaysians living longer and costs rising, EPF says delaying retirement could significantly boost savings, but any policy changes will require careful study.
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Medical Costs In Malaysia May Rise 16% In 2026 Amid Doctor Shortages & Drug Price Hikes
Private hospital operators are now offering higher salaries to retain specialists who had previously left the public sector.
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This Viral Post Shows Why Malaysians Feel Poorer Today, Even With Higher Salaries
In 2010, a fresh grad's pay could buy hundreds more Ramly burgers and nasi lemak packets than it can today, highlighting the gap between wage growth and rising food costs.
