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Petronas Fuel Supply Assured Until September as Government Monitors Energy Security

Malaysia's fuel supply through Petronas stations will remain stable and sufficient until September, the government has confirmed. A crisis management task force continues monitoring energy security and exploring alternative crude oil sources beyond West Asia.

By Aisyah Razak · 31 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Locals Must Have Job Priority Before Foreign Workers Are Hired, Says Ramanan

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reiterated that Malaysian workers must receive priority for employment opportunities before employers consider hiring foreign workers, aligning with government policy to streamline foreign labour recruitment.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Economy Must Serve Humanity, Not Just Profit, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia's economic development to prioritise human dignity and well-being over mere growth metrics, emphasising that the economy must be a means to serve society, not an end in itself.

By Aisyah Razak · 23 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Government to Boost SARA Assistance as Cost of Living Pressures Mount

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programme in the coming months, responding to persistent public concerns over the cost of living despite existing government support schemes.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's Central Bank Likely to Keep Rates Steady Through 2026 Amid Solid Growth Prospects

Malaysia's central bank is expected to hold its overnight policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent through the end of 2026, with analysts citing improving economic growth prospects and controlled inflation as justification for maintaining the status quo.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Executing 120 Government Measures to Combat Global Supply Disruptions

Malaysia is actively implementing 120 government decisions to shield the economy from persistent global supply chain disruptions, with 27 fully executed and 93 underway, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah revealed to Parliament.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid to Lead Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers Crisis

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi will chair a Cabinet Committee meeting next week to address mounting concerns over foreign worker policies. The session will tackle issues across multiple sectors including hospitality and food services.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Retains Top Approval Rating as Economic Worries Drive Malaysian Voter Sentiment

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leads Malaysia's political approval rankings according to fresh Merdeka Center polling, with Khairy Jamaluddin trailing closely. Economic concerns dominate the public agenda.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read