Business Featured Malaysia Secures US Tariff Cut to 19% by Offering Broad Concessions on Imports Malaysia won a reduction of US tariffs on its exports from 25% to 19% by cutting tariffs on 98.4% of US goods while protecting key national policies. The deal boosts trade access without compromising sovereignty or critical sectors.
Economy Malaysia’s Federal Debt Surpasses RM1.3 Trillion: What It Means for You and Your Business Malaysia’s federal debt reached RM1.3 trillion in June 2025, exceeding the debt-to-GDP limit. Learn how this impacts government spending, borrowing costs, inflation, and your household finances. Stay informed to navigate the changing economic landscape.
Malaysia Cancels High-Value Goods Tax, Boosts Luxury Sales Tax Under Revised SST Framework Malaysia has scrapped the High-Value Goods Tax, replacing it with higher sales tax rates of 5% to 10% on luxury items under an expanded SST system. This shift aims to increase revenue while reducing market disruption for businesses and consumers.
Politics Anwar Mohon Kekebalan Mahkamah: Apa Motif Sebenar GEMPARKAN! Anwar minta kekebalan mahkamah – Isham Jalil persoal: 'Kalau tak bersalah, kenapa tak hadapi kes saman seksual di mahkamah?' #KontroversiAnwar
Latest Auditor-General’s Report Reveals Major Public Sector Procurement and Governance Irregularities The 2025 Auditor-General’s Report uncovers key procurement lapses, governance weaknesses, and subsidy leakages in Malaysia’s public sector, highlighting urgent reforms needed to enhance transparency and accountability.
Politics "Kami Masih Hidup!" Dengan Semangat Reformasi 1998 "Kami masih hidup!" – Saiful Izham Ramli bakar semangat reformasi 1998 dalam kempen PKR, kritik hebat 'pahlawan kesiangan' & beri sokongan padu buat Rafizi.
Politics Azmin Ali Bongkar ‘Dendam’ Anwar Ibrahim – “Mahathir Yang Lantik Saya Jadi Menteri” "Dia tak boleh lihat saya lebih berjaya!" – Azmin Ali dedah Anwar Ibrahim sengaja halang kerjaya politiknya dalam podcast ‘Keluar Sekejap’, dakwa dipecat PKR secara tidak adil gara-gara ‘dendam’ pemimpin itu.
Economy NexG Berhad & Firma China: Kerjasama Strategik atau Ancaman Keselamatan Data MyKad? GEMPAR! NexG bekerjasama dengan firma China - ancam keselamatan data MyKad? Syarikat beri jaminan, tapi pakar keselamatan masih ragu. #NexG #MyKad #China
politics Mengapa Cukai Makanan Bebankan Rakyat Miskin – Analisis Mendalam Ekonomis Dr Muhammed Khalid mendedahkan bagaimana kebergantungan Malaysia terhadap import makanan RM80 bilion membuatkan kenaikan cukai memudaratkan golongan miskin. Dengan keluarga B40 belanja 50% pendapatan untuk makanan, amaran ini memerlukan tindakan segera.
Business Jetstar Asia's Farewell Flight: What Its Closure Means for Southeast Asia's Skies Jetstar Asia shuts down after 20 years, squeezed by rising costs and fierce competition. Qantas reallocates capital to core markets, leaving 500 jobs cut and regional travelers facing higher fares. A sign of Southeast Asia's brutal budget airline wars.
Market Malaysia’s Rising Cost of Living, Job Market Resilience, and the Wage Squeeze in 2025 Malaysia’s 2025 economy shows a resilient job market and moderate inflation, but rising living costs and sluggish wage growth are squeezing household incomes. Despite productivity gains, real wages have declined, leaving many Malaysians struggling as expenses outpace earnings.
Geopolitics Featured Diego Garcia Military Base: Why Iran's Threat Still Matters After March 2025 Leak The leaked Iranian plot to strike Diego Garcia exposed Western vulnerabilities. With rising tensions & Chinese-backed sovereignty claims, this remote base remains a geopolitical flashpoint in 2025.
politics Jangan Politikkan Pembangunan Sabah Salleh tegaskan pembangunan Sabah perlu diteruskan tanpa dipolitikkan, demi kesejahteraan rakyat dan kerjasama pusat-negeri.
politics NGO, Mahasiswa Desak Azam Baki Disingkirkan Lantikan semula Azam Baki sebagai Ketua SPRM dikritik keras oleh NGO dan mahasiswa yang tuntut tindakan tegas dari kerajaan.
Mauritius AG Featured Can Mauritius reclaim Diego Garcia? Backed by China, Mauritius demands return of Diego Garcia—seizing on US-Israel tensions & UN rulings to reclaim its stolen islands. As great powers collide, a tiny nation challenges Western military dominance.
politics Akmal Sindir Anwar: “Akhirnya Faham Apa Itu Pengiktirafan” Ketua Pemuda UMNO, Akmal Saleh, menyindir Anwar atas kenyataan mempertahankan pelantikan ahli parti dalam kerajaan.
politics Anwar Nafi Nepotisme, PKR Bergolak Isu Keluarga Anwar pertahan kemenangan Nurul Izzah sebagai Timbalan Presiden PKR, namun ahli parti bimbang wujudnya amalan nepotisme.
ECONOMY Is Walmart Raising Prices Because of New US Tariffs? Tariffs are hitting retailers hard—Family Dollar shuts 600+ stores, Rite Aid downsizes further, and Foot Locker plans closures. Will Walmart’s price hikes follow?
politics Rafizi Ramli Kecewa: “Perjuangan Saya Sia-Sia” Rafizi meluahkan kekecewaan selepas tewas kepada Nurul Izzah dalam pemilihan PKR, menyifatkan 27 tahun perjuangannya tidak dihargai.
politics Tekanan Ekonomi dan Cadangan Akta Dana Politik: Isham Jalil Minyak dinaikkan, subsidi elektrik ditarik, tol naik, harga barang semua naik. Bila rakyat tanya kenapa, mereka kata subsidi ini membebankan kerajaan. Tapi dalam masa sama, mereka beri projek berbilion kepada kroni — Isham Jalil
politics Chegu Bard Dakwa Hipokrasi Reformasi Ini bukan kerja sukarela. Kontrak dia penuh, lengkap dengan elaun, kemudahan, dan kuasa. Tapi bila ditanya, mereka kata kerja sukarela — Chegu Bard membongkar kontrak rasmi Nurul Izzah dan mendakwa kerajaan gagal menunaikan janji reformasi.
politics Featured Singaporean Politician Goh Meng Seng Condemns Zionism as a ‘Distortion of Judaism’ Singaporean Goh Meng Seng's viral post condemns Zionism, calling Israel's actions 'moral bankruptcy.' His fiery critique blends theology and politics, sparking debate on faith versus state violence.
BUSINESS MCMC Dan Data Pengguna - 'Ini Ancaman Keselamatan dan Privasi'? Kontroversi pecah apabila MCMC didakwa arah syarikat telekom serahkan data pengguna—termasuk rekod WhatsApp & lokasi. Sir Azri @ Papagomo bimbang privasi terancam, manakala Fahmi Fadzil tegaskan ia hanya metadata untuk keselamatan negara. Ada apa sebenarnya?
BUSINESS Vietnam, Thailand Face Divergent Economic Paths in 2025 Vietnam's economy surged in April with a 19.8% export growth, driven by U.S. tariff reprieve. Retail sales hit a two-year high, but inflation remained at 3.1%. Thailand's inflation dropped to -0.2%, prompting a $13.5 billion stimulus.
BUSINESS Singapore’s S$1.1 Billion Scam Surge: When Wealth Meets Vulnerability In 2024, Singaporeans lost a record S$1.1 billion to scams—a 70% jump from the year before. Despite being digitally savvy and affluent, many fell prey to sophisticated fraudsters exploiting trust and emerging tech like cryptocurrency.
