“But the public sector has its limitations; without taxes and revenue, the government cannot continue spending indefinitely. The private sector, on the other hand, is driven by profit, so prices will keep rising,” he told reporters after launching Ayuh Malaysia here.

Thousands of Malaysians rallied in the nation’s capital demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over alleged unfulfilled promises and recent controversies surrounding his administration.

Malaysia is aiming for the lowest possible tariff on goods exported to the United States, its trade minister said on Thursday, denying reports that it is targeting a rate of 20%.

The risk of higher United States (US) tariffs on Malaysia as the Aug 1 deadline draws near is likely to weigh on Bursa Malaysia from Monday (July 28).

Malaysia will lower prices of the country’s most popular petrol for its citizens, and also give cash handouts to help people deal with the cost of living, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced new measures on Wednesday to address growing public disquiet about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.

As ex-Umno insider Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh takes his seat at the apex of the judiciary, he inherits not merely a bench but a burden As the gavel passes to Malaysia's new chief justice, old questions echo through Putrajaya.