9d ago
By Sakini Mohd Said
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The success of government subsidies and cash assistance should be measured not merely by allocations or the number of recipients, but by their effectiveness as temporary financial buffers while helping recipients raise their incomes and achieve long-term financial independence.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd shares emerged as top gainer in early trade today following a stronger performance in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026) .
10d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Cabinet members to look at major policy shifts required to strengthen national resilience in industry and the economy.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.