Jalur Gemilang few and far in between as flag fracas, tough times dampen Merdeka spirit
Fewer national flags appear to be on display at homes and private buildings, less than 24 hours before Aug 31.
The RM1 trillion question haunting Anwar as outcome of tariff talks comes under fire
The government has been on the defensive amid growing criticism of Malaysia's US$240 billion commitments to Washington.
Prominent Singapore diplomat rubbishes Anwar's proposal for Asean to collectively discuss tariff with US
Bilahari Kausikan says the prime minister can never resist the temptation to show off.
Low-income Malaysians must work longer for basic food items, UM study reveals
Low wages and income inequality limit households' ability to afford adequate and nutritious food.
Remembering the man who twice restored the economy, friend regrets attacks on Daim during his last days
Businessman Abdul Rahman Maidin recalls the late Daim Zainuddin's many years of service to the country.
Prioritise country's needs, not outside recommendations, Putrajaya told ahead of 2025 budget
The removal of fuel subsidies has been a cornerstone of economic policies of international organisations such as the World Bank and IMF.
SG4 set to be Malaysia's next big thing as states come together to boost growth
Experts hail the formation of a company by four opposition state governments as a game changer, but hurdles remain.
Fear grips local traders as Chinese companies and goods flood Malaysia
With faster land routes connecting Southeast Asian cities to China, traders warn of 'economic colonisation'.
Fall in competitiveness ranking a wake-up call for Putrajaya, experts say
Optimistic projections and rhetoric are not the answer, they say.
Visitors are not tourists
Concrete measures are needed to promote tourism, not slogans.
FDI not the be-all, end-all for economy, experts warn
They remind the government of the downside of foreign direct investments as well.
As diesel shoots to RM3.35, can the subsidy programme succeed?
In other words, can someone who fails to do something simple succeed at something big?
