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Reddit Post On Ramly Burgers Sparks Debate On Wages And Cost Of Living
- 23rd September 2025
A Malaysian Reddit post has gone viral for turning food into a yardstick of economic reality. The post […]
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BNM Governor Explains OPR Decision and Cost of Living Pressures
- 9th September 2025
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the current Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of […]
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US Tariffs On Malaysian Goods Cut To 19% From 25%
- 1st August 2025
Malaysia’s exports to the United States will face a 19% import tariff starting 7 August 2025, under a […]
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Why Malaysians Are Having Fewer Children: The Cost of Living Crisis Behind a Demographic Shift
- 30th July 2025
For a growing number of young Malaysians, the dream of starting a family is being put on hold. […]
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Understanding The New 25% US Tariff On Malaysian Goods
- 8th July 2025
The United States government has announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from Malaysia. The US is one […]
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Targeted SST Expansion Aims To Protect Low-Income Households, Says Treasury Sec-Gen
- 23rd June 2025
The expansion of the sales and service tax (SST) is part of the government’s broader approach to place […]
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Work or Wellbeing? Malaysians Struggle to Keep Life in Balance
- 20th June 2025
A candid post on Reddit’s r/MalaysianPF community has sparked a wave of relatable testimonies from users grappling with […]
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GST Not Feasible For Now As Incomes Remain Low, Says PM
- 20th June 2025
The reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not yet appropriate, as many Malaysians still earn […]
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No RON95 Price Hike Despite Global Oil Surge, Public Will Not Be Burdened
- 20th June 2025
The government will not raise the price of RON95 petrol, even in the event of a sharp rise […]
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Rising Cost Of Living To Challenge Malaysians As 2025 Approaches
- 31st December 2024
The cost of living is anticipated to remain a significant concern and a considerable challenge for Malaysians as […]
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Understanding The New 25% US Tariff On Malaysian Goods
Samuel Chua
- 8th July 2025
The United States government has announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from Malaysia. The US is one […]
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Prices Of Roti Canai, Teh Tarik To Increase By 10% To 15%
Alex Cheong Pui Yin
- 31st May 2022
Malaysian favourites, roti canai and teh tarik are set to increase in price by 10% to 15% as […]
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Rising Cost Of Living To Challenge Malaysians As 2025 Approaches
Samuel Chua
- 31st December 2024
The cost of living is anticipated to remain a significant concern and a considerable challenge for Malaysians as […]
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Malaysians Spend 70% Of Monthly Income On Goods, Housing, And Transport
Alex Cheong Pui Yin
- 12th December 2019
A report by the World Bank Group has shown that goods, housing, and transport make up for a big chunk of a Malaysian’s cost of living.