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No directive for millers to pay less for rice  - Agriculture Ministry

No directive for millers to pay less for rice - Agriculture Ministry

Ministry rebuts NGO's claim of setting prices without involving farmers.
'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'

'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'

Second finance minister says at this juncture, RM600m a month being saved.
'Huge profits should prompt banks to absorb RM1 ATM fee'

'Huge profits should prompt banks to absorb RM1 ATM fee'

Fomca CEO says it would provide meaningful relief for millions of Malaysians.
Bernas accused of lying over idea to import Pakistani white rice

Bernas accused of lying over idea to import Pakistani white rice

Task force chief questions why Bernas is against importing cheaper rice.
MCA leader wants TNB to justify tariff hike proposal while S'pore lowers rates

MCA leader wants TNB to justify tariff hike proposal while S'pore lowers rates

Party vice-president notes both sides cited energy costs as the reason.
Govt mulls rice imports from Pakistan to stabilise supply, prices

Govt mulls rice imports from Pakistan to stabilise supply, prices

Proposal being scrutinised, Syed Abu Hussin says.
Khazanah Research: T30 the real middle class, not M40

Khazanah Research: T30 the real middle class, not M40

It says current classification does not accurately reflect the true economic stratification.
Govt will not allow electricity tariff hikes that affect the people: PM

Govt will not allow electricity tariff hikes that affect the people: PM

Anwar has told TNB to explain its recent proposal to raise tariffs.
RHB Investment welcomes TNB's regulatory period announcement

RHB Investment welcomes TNB's regulatory period announcement

Bank analyst notes higher operating expenditure, which supports company's electrical infrastructure.
TNB proposes higher peninsular base tariffs starting July 2025

TNB proposes higher peninsular base tariffs starting July 2025

Utility company recommends raising from current 39.95 sen/kWh to 45.62 sen/kWh.
Sim provides housing, helps secure job for family of 7 living in car

Sim provides housing, helps secure job for family of 7 living in car

Fresh start for family as Bukit Mertajam MP comes to their aid.
Why are insured patients charged more than non-insured, PKR MPs ask

Why are insured patients charged more than non-insured, PKR MPs ask

Lawmakers say this was raised during briefing by Bank Negara and Health Ministry.
COMMENT | Managing impact of insurance premium revisions

COMMENT | Managing impact of insurance premium revisions

BNM announcement on interim measures welcomed.
Insurers announce interim steps to support those affected by repricing

Insurers announce interim steps to support those affected by repricing

This comes after Bank Negara intervened on the matter.
No power tariff hike in Peninsular M'sia from Jan to June next year

No power tariff hike in Peninsular M'sia from Jan to June next year

Decision made on Dec 13 to address people’s well-being – ministry.
Four states free from hardcore poverty, nationwide decline: Ministry

Four states free from hardcore poverty, nationwide decline: Ministry

Hardcore poor heads of household also declined from over 90k to just over 2k.
LETTER | RM1 bank withdrawal fee inhumane, repressive to workers

LETTER | RM1 bank withdrawal fee inhumane, repressive to workers

Interbank withdrawal fees could cost at least RM24 a year, a lot for low-income earners.
T15 definition soon, move from gauging income to expenses - Rafizi

T15 definition soon, move from gauging income to expenses - Rafizi

Minister cites the amount required by households to live a reasonable life.

'Cap insurance premium hike at not more than 10pct'

'Cap insurance premium hike at not more than 10pct'

Rate must be affordable to M40, PKR lawmakers say.
Special permit required for diesel purchase exceeding limit - ministry

Special permit required for diesel purchase exceeding limit - ministry

Permit is only for approved uses, no reselling allowed, says minister.
FlySiswa airfare subsidy raised to RM400, Anwar says

FlySiswa airfare subsidy raised to RM400, Anwar says

Increase to ease burden of students dealing with costly flight tickets to east M'sia - PM.
YOURSAY | Govt should do more to control soaring food prices

YOURSAY | Govt should do more to control soaring food prices

‘Malaysians often complain online but continue to patronise price-gouging businesses.’
COMMENT | Medical insurance premiums need to be regulated

COMMENT | Medical insurance premiums need to be regulated

Skyrocketing costs burden consumers and will indirectly affect public healthcare system.
COMMENT | Food prices: The invisible line on profiteering

COMMENT | Food prices: The invisible line on profiteering

Buyers should be responsible to think for themselves.