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No pork supply shortage or price hike for CNY - deputy minister

No pork supply shortage or price hike for CNY - deputy minister

Chan says Perak is the largest domestic supplier, adds Selangor doesn't produce much.
Minister: 11-year low in unemployment, household incomes rise

Minister: 11-year low in unemployment, household incomes rise

Minimum wage and aid schemes said to lift incomes, curb poverty.
Sara aid eases financial strain on B40 ahead of festive spending

Sara aid eases financial strain on B40 ahead of festive spending

It is especially helpful to those who live hand to mouth and support large families.
COMMENT | Shrinkflation of the nasi lemak

COMMENT | Shrinkflation of the nasi lemak

When living costs rise quietly, the breakfast table reveals what statistics don’t.
COMMENT | Ah Hock in the moving goalpost economy

COMMENT | Ah Hock in the moving goalpost economy

He only wants rules that stay put long enough for honest small business.
COMMENT | Food security a system problem, not supply

COMMENT | Food security a system problem, not supply

Measure success by nutrition and access, not output alone.
20 years on, former Semenyih Estate workers' fight for housing ends in joy

20 years on, former Semenyih Estate workers' fight for housing ends in joy

Handover of keys a culmination of grief, loss, and the pursuit of justice.
Anwar: Speak freely, but with knowledge and decorum

Anwar: Speak freely, but with knowledge and decorum

'Criticise, offer counter-proposals, but don't insult, slander, or twist statements.'
COMMENT | Fair diesel policy needed before frustration deepens

COMMENT | Fair diesel policy needed before frustration deepens

Many small businesses, low-income earners rely on diesel-fueled vehicles to survive.
Banks roll out flood relief aid for affected customers

Banks roll out flood relief aid for affected customers

They are also advised to remain vigilant against scams.
LETTER | BNM must do more to bring down insurance premiums

LETTER | BNM must do more to bring down insurance premiums

Costs are still vastly higher than they should be after intervention.
'Not enough to live': PM vows to address Sabah journalists' welfare

'Not enough to live': PM vows to address Sabah journalists' welfare

Many have described job as passion-driven but financially punishing.
Lahad Datu and Kinabatangan: A tale of two districts

Lahad Datu and Kinabatangan: A tale of two districts

The needy wait as housing aid repeatedly bypasses those who need it most.
Govt considers reinstating diesel subsidies for Zone C2 fisherfolk

Govt considers reinstating diesel subsidies for Zone C2 fisherfolk

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says govt remains attentive to the needs of the fishing community.
YOURSAY | Rafizi's Kesum can be successful if funded by govt

YOURSAY | Rafizi's Kesum can be successful if funded by govt

'Otherwise, it may just work in Pandan constituency.'
Can you still eat well for RM5 or below? Rafizi says 'yes' with Kesum

Can you still eat well for RM5 or below? Rafizi says 'yes' with Kesum

A meal at the restaurant costs less than half its competitor next door.
LETTER | A debt of honour: Equal pension for equal service

LETTER | A debt of honour: Equal pension for equal service

Fix the baseline so all veterans get what they deserve.
Fuziah: Targeted sugar subsidy system to be presented to cabinet soon

Fuziah: Targeted sugar subsidy system to be presented to cabinet soon

However, she declines to mention details for now.
KINIGUIDE | Sugar: Subsidies, trade deficits and alleged duopoly

KINIGUIDE | Sugar: Subsidies, trade deficits and alleged duopoly

Mkini takes a look at sustainability of keeping commodity's prices low.
Govt to implement reforms to curb rising medical insurance premiums

Govt to implement reforms to curb rising medical insurance premiums

This includes introducing affordable basic medical and health insurance - Amir.
Budi95 quota for e-hailing drivers increased to 800 litres per month

Budi95 quota for e-hailing drivers increased to 800 litres per month

UPDATED 7.51PM | This is up from the 600-litre quota, will allow drivers to travel about 5,000km.
Dr M: Sugar subsidy should remain, but don't eat too much sweets

Dr M: Sugar subsidy should remain, but don't eat too much sweets

Ex-PM says subsidy still needed if sugar prices are burdensome.
RM5 meals and curiosity: M'sians size up Rafizi's affordable revolution

RM5 meals and curiosity: M'sians size up Rafizi's affordable revolution

Public gets first taste of ex-minister's fair-price experiment, finds it hopeful.
Budi95: Over 13m M'sians enjoy RM800m in savings in first month

Budi95: Over 13m M'sians enjoy RM800m in savings in first month

Spending value totals RM2.6b.