KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in the minimum wage from RM1,500 per month to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025, can boost people’s quality of life from various aspects. Economic analyst Assoc Prof Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff said the increase, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling Budget 2025, could, among others, enable … Read more
Financial services firm Empower’s March survey of 2,204 US adults revealed that the definition of wealth and happiness is rapidly shifting from earning money to valuing time. Around 63% of the survey respondents would feel wealthy if they got sufficient time with friends and family, and nearly 40% believe saving time is more important than … Read more
JELEBU: The announcement of a salary increase of more than 13% for civil servants on Wednesday (May 1) proves Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s earnestness in appreciating the contributions of public sector workers to the country, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the Prime Minister’s announcement was also … Read more
Consumers have also been told to opt for local goods and services, invest in products that are denominated in ringgit, and also travel domestically. Such efforts can help them save money, and also go a long way in shoring up the ringgit, according to the government. Some locals told CNA they are supportive of such … Read more
