Malaysia’s economy is growing fast. Why doesn’t everyone feel richer?
Malaysia’s economy is growing fast. Why doesn’t everyone feel richer? Malaysia’s economy grew 6% in the second quarter. Trade is booming and investment is pouring in. But GDP isn’t your salary — here’s what those big numbers actually mean for your everyday life.
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Nearly one million stamp-duty disclosures have been filed. Why landlords and tenants should pay attention
Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) is urging people with previously unstamped documents including tenancy and loan agreements to come forward.
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Petronas has temporarily shut a gas pipeline linking Thailand and Malaysia. Here’s what we know
PETRONAS says the Songkhla Export Pipeline has been temporarily shut after an issue was identified during a routine inspection.
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F1 starts at Sepang this weekend but this isn’t actually the Malaysian Grand Prix
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Budget 2027 arrives next week. Malaysia has a difficult choice:
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Dementia isn’t entirely inevitable. What can you do in your 40s and 50s?
New WHO guidance says a surprisingly large share of dementia risk is linked to factors we may be able to change.
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You can feel perfectly healthy and still have diabetes
Diabetes doesn’t always announce itself with obvious symptoms. Malaysia’s health data show why waiting until you feel sick can be a dangerous strategy. Why
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Dengue is surging again in Malaysia. Why is it so difficult to stop?
Malaysians have heard the same dengue advice for decades: remove stagnant water. Yet cases have risen sharply in 2026. The reason is more complicated
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Malaysia could put A-to-D health grades on packaged food. Here’s what that would actually tell you
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Run clubs are becoming the new social clubs. Are Malaysians exercising differently?
Something interesting is happening to exercise. People aren’t necessarily just joining gyms. They’re joining communities.
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Remember when going to the cinema meant: buy ticket → buy popcorn → watch movie → go home? That model is changing.
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“Nak makan apa?” is becoming a reason to travel
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Nearly one million stamp-duty disclosures have been filed. Why landlords and tenants should pay attention
Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) is urging people with previously unstamped documents including tenancy and loan agreements to come forward.
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with Shio pan?
Shio pan has quietly become one of Malaysia’s hottest bakery obsessions. So what makes this little bread worth queueing for?
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Run clubs are becoming the new social clubs. Are Malaysians exercising differently?
Something interesting is happening to exercise. People aren’t necessarily just joining gyms. They’re joining communities.
Why Malaysian cinemas don’t just want you to watch a movie anymore
Remember when going to the cinema meant: buy ticket → buy popcorn → watch movie → go home? That model is changing.
“Nak makan apa?” is becoming a reason to travel
Tourism Malaysia is leaning directly into that behaviour with a domestic campaign built around food-led travel. And the domestic tourism numbers are substantial.
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with Shio pan?
Shio pan has quietly become one of Malaysia’s hottest bakery obsessions. So what makes this little bread worth queueing for?
Everyone is talking about “regulating your nervous system.” What does that actually mean?
Breathwork. Sound baths. Mindfulness. Somatic movement. They all promise to calm your nervous system, but what exactly is being calmed?
When did coffee become a hobby?
Once upon a time, ordering coffee in Malaysia was fairly straightforward. Kopi. Kopi O. Kopi C. Today?
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Malaysia’s economy is growing fast. Why doesn’t everyone feel richer?
Malaysia’s economy is growing fast. Why doesn’t everyone feel richer? Malaysia’s economy grew 6% in the second quarter. Trade is booming and