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Penang’s Bankruptcy Numbers Are Rising. Here’s Why
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (113+ words) Penang has the third-highest bankruptcies in Malaysia. By Aliza Shah | 07 Feb 2026, 09:50 AM An analyst attributes rising bankruptcies to large debts, not reckless borrowing. Personal and business loans, as well as guarantor obligations, were among the main causes of bankruptcies last…...
Malaysians Working In Singapore Share Woes As Stronger Ringgit Cuts Into Take-Home Pay
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (209+ words) As the ringgit climbs against major currencies, cross-border workers say their take-home pay is shrinking just as school expenses, Ramadan, and Hari Raya loom. By Sadho Ram | 04 Feb 2026, 11:25 AM Rohana Ismail, 42, a nurse at a Singapore hospital who commutes daily…...
Statistics Show Cost Of Living Highest In KL, Selangor, Penang & Putrajaya
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (69+ words) Petaling in Selangor is the only district with a higher cost of living than Kuala Lumpur. By Adrian Lai | 26 Dec 2025, 12:03 PM "Grow up, please!" Minister Nga slams littering amid KL holiday crowds. The owner will not pursue damages. The suspect…...
What Malaysia Agreed To (And Could Gain) Under Trump's New Trade Deal
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) The full list of products, services, and industries covered under the US'Malaysia trade deal " from cheese and cars to cosmetics and cloud platforms. By Sadho Ram | 27 Oct 2025, 12:43 PM The deal goes far beyond cheaper groceries; it reshapes how US goods,…...
This Viral Post Shows Why Malaysians Feel Poorer Today, Even With Higher Salaries
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) In 2010, a fresh grad's pay could buy hundreds more Ramly burgers and nasi lemak packets than it can today, highlighting the gap between wage growth and rising food costs. By Sadho Ram | 22 Sep 2025, 02:30 PM They extended the comparison to other…...
Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4%. Here's What It Means For Your Wallet
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) More opportunities and better income. By Sukhbir Cheema | 15 Aug 2025, 04:05 PM This steady growth, matching the first quarter's performance, is fuelled by robust domestic spending and a significant increase in both private and public investments, according to'New Straits Times. The expansion…...
You Can Now Earn 4.2% P.A. Fixed Returns & With Flexible Withdrawals. Here’s How
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (372+ words) Enjoy rates higher than traditional fixed deposits, plus extra flexibility! By Dale John Wong | 02 Jul 2025, 03:57 PM This Spotlight is sponsored by Versa. The frustration of having to forfeit your fixed deposit interest due to unforeseen circumstances is very real. That's…...