#cost of living

Youth feel more things going wrong, survey finds

Youth feel more things going wrong, survey finds

UPDATED 4.10PM | Low wages, living conditions, and overall life quality among concerns.
Teresa clarifies statement, says not opposing Suria Madani project

Teresa clarifies statement, says not opposing Suria Madani project

Seputeh MP says she wants govt to first upgrade existing community infrastructure.
K'tan civil servants to get pay hike

K'tan civil servants to get pay hike

Salary adjustment to be implemented in phases, says deputy menteri besar.
Prices of RON97, diesel in peninsula to drop 5 sen tomorrow

Prices of RON97, diesel in peninsula to drop 5 sen tomorrow

They will cost RM3.42 and RM3.18 per litre respectively.
Price of RON95, RON97 unchanged, diesel drops 2 sen

Price of RON95, RON97 unchanged, diesel drops 2 sen

Ministry says fall in diesel price in tandem with fluctuations in global crude oil prices.
PM grateful local inflation not as bad as in Turkiye

PM grateful local inflation not as bad as in Turkiye

UPDATED 7.03PM | Anwar, nevertheless, vows to tackle cost of living issues.
Civil service pay hike: Govt urged to monitor prices of goods

Civil service pay hike: Govt urged to monitor prices of goods

Public concerned about domino effect of price increases, ex-Cuepacs chief says.
Civil servant salary hike set to boost M'sia's economy - Nga

Civil servant salary hike set to boost M'sia's economy - Nga

Rise in income will boost domestic consumption, create more business opportunities.
Don't delay new minimum wage hike for private sector, govt told

Don't delay new minimum wage hike for private sector, govt told

Existing RM1,500 minimum wage unreasonable due to rising cost of living - MTUC.
Food prices at school canteens expected to soar, govt help sought

Food prices at school canteens expected to soar, govt help sought

Canteen operators previously unaware businesses cannot use subsidised goods.
Census: Average salary in KL double that of Kelantan

Census: Average salary in KL double that of Kelantan

Telco sector offers the highest pay, census indicates.
Malaysia needs build-then-sell housing to protect buyers: Khazanah

Malaysia needs build-then-sell housing to protect buyers: Khazanah

Buyers bear huge risks when they purchase a house without seeing it.
Ex-MP wants wealth tax for super-rich, urges 'bold political will'

Ex-MP wants wealth tax for super-rich, urges 'bold political will'

It's a viable solution to fund essential social protection, welfare programmes, says Charles.
‘Less sugar, lower price’ campaign: Food items could cost less - group

‘Less sugar, lower price’ campaign: Food items could cost less - group

This follows Presma’s decision to lower sugar-free tea and coffee by 10 sen.
Bung invites Rafizi to see 'real poverty' in Kinabatangan

Bung invites Rafizi to see 'real poverty' in Kinabatangan

PARLIAMENT | Minister’s poor understanding of situation an insult to impoverished Sabahans - MP.
Govt announces Rahmah student prepaid package priced under RM30

Govt announces Rahmah student prepaid package priced under RM30

Deal offered to students at selected public institutions of learning.
'Stop speculating on RON95 subsidy, Economy Ministry still fine-tuning it'

'Stop speculating on RON95 subsidy, Economy Ministry still fine-tuning it'

Give us time to settle down first, second finance minister says.
LETTER | Govt between rock and hard place

LETTER | Govt between rock and hard place

Putrajaya appears to be weak but public’s ignorance not helping either.
'Everyone up for another surprise', Rafizi says on fuel subsidy removal

'Everyone up for another surprise', Rafizi says on fuel subsidy removal

Govt to replicate same strategy as it did with diesel with no advance notice.
Progressive wage policy expected to be implemented in October

Progressive wage policy expected to be implemented in October

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says positive feedback received from employers, workers.
Diesel subsidy rationalisation having positive impact - minister

Diesel subsidy rationalisation having positive impact - minister

This is based on the trend of increasing commercial diesel sales, says Amir Hamzah.
Putrajaya did not withdraw diesel subsidy, just made it targeted

Putrajaya did not withdraw diesel subsidy, just made it targeted

About 1.4m diesel vehicles still eligible for subsidised diesel, official says.
100,000 Budi Madani applications approved to date

100,000 Budi Madani applications approved to date

Amir urges eligible Malaysians to promptly register for June's cash aid payment.
Lower egg price doesn't compensate for diesel price hike, MCA says

Lower egg price doesn't compensate for diesel price hike, MCA says

Party veep Wee says many govt policies are made without deep consideration.