The 13th Malaysia Plan proposed two major reforms to Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF): a voluntary monthly pension payout scheme and a mandatory 2% EPF contribution from foreign workers. The proposed restructuring of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) represents a major reform aimed at enhancing...
Though the Department of Environment (DOE) only issued official haze alerts on 21 July for areas such as Seremban, Alor Gajah, and Kemaman, these locations were among a full list of regions impacted by the haze. The public had already sounded the alarm days earlier....
The OPR cut was a major headline in financial news during July 2025, drawing widespread attention to Bank Negara Malaysia's monetary policy direction in the third quarter of this year and shaping the outlook for the following year....
BRICS originally began as the '‘BRIC countries'—’—BRICS Brazil, Russia, India, and China—before South Africa joined, transforming the group into BRICS. These founding countries formed the core of the BRIC nations, which have since expanded to include other emerging economies. Together, BRICS countries represent a significant...
When Malaysia’s Energy Commission announced the new electricity tariff structure in June 2025, it framed the move as a cost-saving measure for most households. With 85% of domestic users expected to pay less from July onwards, the government positioned the restructuring as progressive, equitable, and...
In early June 2025, Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance announced the expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which took effect in July. Framed as part of a wider fiscal strategy, the policy triggered a wave of digital backlash — not just over rising costs,...
Between 13 May and 11 June 2025, Malaysia witnessed a dramatic shift in public discourse as the country moved closer to a coordinated ban on vape and e-cigarette sales. What began as state-led enforcement and scattered announcements quickly escalated into a nationwide wave of public...
When Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) announced its largest rightsizing exercise to date, the decision triggered a digital wave of criticism, anxiety, and political tension. Officially framed as a strategic move to streamline operations and accelerate its shift towards renewable energy, the news of up to...
Between 26 and 28 May 2025, Kuala Lumpur transformed into the epicentre of Southeast Asian diplomacy as it hosted the 46th ASEAN Summit under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” The ASEAN Summit is the supreme policy making body of ASEAN and comprises the heads of...
On the early morning of Mother’s Day (11 May 2025), tragedy struck on the East–West Highway in Gerik, Perak, when a lorry collided with a female elephant and her calf near a known wildlife crossing. The calf died as a result of the collision, a...