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Commentary

Lower Inflation Does Not Mean Lower Cost Of Living, CPI Only Tells Part Of Story

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.

MADANI Budget 2027 Addresses Needs of All Segments of Society For Fairness, Dignified Living

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget provides a fair and equitable share for citizens from all strata of life, despite the government navigating a tough global landscape, as it is fully cognizant of the challenges ordinary people face in their everyday lives.

Infusing Phenomenal Success Of Formula One Into Budget 2027

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- As Malaysians come away exhilarated from Formula One’s return to Sepang after a nine-year absence, it is apt for Budget 2027 to be similarly operationalised in a manner that will create far-reaching tangible spillover benefits, especially as Malaysia turns 70 next year.

Budget 2027: Hybrid GST-SST Proposal Puts Malaysia’s Consumption Tax In Focus

By Yeoh Cheng Guan

Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.

Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

New Delhi: Big Stage, Same Chaos

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Twelve years ago, I was a correspondent based in New Delhi, India, a city that operates to its own peculiar character and rhythm.

Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.