Rising Prices of Lemang Due to Coconut Shortage Ahead of Hari Raya
Lemang Sellers Forced to Increase Prices
With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just two weeks away, many lemang sellers are raising their prices as the cost of coconut milk continues to...
MyDigital ID Registration Rate to Increase in Second Quarter
Strategies to Boost Registration
The National Registration Department (NRD) is expected to increase the MyDigital ID registration rate in the second quarter of this year (April 1 to June 30) following a...
Padi Farmers Urged to Increase Yield to Boost Income
Farmers' Organisation Authority Chairman's Advice
Padi farmers should increase their yield to boost their income more effectively than relying on an upward revision of the floor price, says Farmers' Organisation Authority chairman...
Flood Situation Varies Across States
The flood situation in Malaysia varies across states, with Kelantan reporting a slight increase in evacuees, Perak showing improvement, and Johor maintaining a stable condition.
Kelantan: Slight Increase in Evacuees
In Kelantan, the number of evacuees rose...
Penang Needs More Hotel Rooms to Accommodate Expected Increase in Tourists
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang International Airport (PIA) recorded 6.18 million arrivals from January to October, marking a 7.46% increase compared with last year. This significant growth in tourist arrivals...
Reminders for Civil Servants: Be Cautious of Excessive Loans with Salary Increases
SSPA: A Welcome Change, but with Caution
The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (CUEPACS) has reminded civil servants to be cautious of unnecessary excessive or...
Road Maintenance Urged to Increase Patrols to Detect Infrastructure Damage
Minister of Works Urges Proactive Measures to Ensure Road Safety
Shah Alam: Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, has urged the Public Works Department (JKR) and road maintenance concessionaires...
Minimum Wage Hike: MPs Debate Pros and Cons
The Malaysian government's decision to raise the minimum wage from RM1,500 to RM1,700 was the focus of a heated debate among government and opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Dewan Rakyat...
Fiscal Prudence or Failing to Seize Opportunities? A Review of the 2025 Budget
PETALING JAYA: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has praised the 2025 budget for its efforts to address key socio-economic challenges while promoting equitable growth,...
