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Young voters hold key to Melaka victory, but no telling who they will vote for: analysts

Observers feel that even if youths are united on common issues like cost of living, affordable housing and good governance, they should not be seen as a single voting block, as those living in and outside the state are influenced by different factors.

Govt needs RM40bil annually to sustain fuel subsidies: Anwar

Prime Minister says Malaysians enjoy some of the world's lowest fuel prices, with Brunei among the few countries offering cheaper rates

Govt to use net disposable income to determine aid eligibility from 2027

The NDI approach will not rely on gross monthly income alone but minus statutory deductions, essential living costs, medical needs and the number of dependents, among other factors

‘Like giving up a Lamborghini’: Santiago says wealth tax on super-rich could raise RM10 bil

Former Klang MP says taxing accumulated wealth could fund healthcare reforms and social programmes, while urging the government to establish low-cost grocery shops to ease the burden of rising living costs

Budget 2027: M40 to enjoy wider tax relief on education, healthcare and lifestyle expenses

From postnatal care and sports shoes to AI subscriptions and pet adoption, the government expands tax relief while raising the individual relief limit to RM12,000

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports