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Explained: Why Does Malaysia Import Oil & Gas Despite Producing Its Own?
Malaysia is said to follow a "buy cheap, sell high" strategy in the global oil trade. But what exactly is bought cheaply and sold at higher prices? This article explains.
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Is Malaysia On The UK's "Do Not Travel" List? Here's What's Actually Going On
Malaysia is not on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's no-go list, but one small area in Sabah has long carried a specific warning.
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Why These 6 States In Malaysia Don't Observe Nuzul Al-Quran As A Public Holiday
The main reason some states can opt out is that Nuzul Al-Quran is classified as a state-level holiday.
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US-Iran Conflict: What You Need To Know About Malaysian Airspace & Flight Disruptions
Malaysia Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Doha, Jeddah, and Madinah.
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Here's Why A Stronger Ringgit Isn't Really A Loss, Even If It Nudged EPF Dividend Rates Down
The 6.15% dividend rate may look like a step back, but the currency effect tells a more nuanced story.
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Weak Retirement Savings Are Pushing More Malaysians Into The Sandwich Generation Squeeze
With many retirees lacking sufficient savings — about half of EPF members have less than RM50,000 in their accounts — adult children are increasingly becoming the financial safety net.
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Why Is Bomba Called Bomba? Melaka Firefighter Chief Explains Its Portuguese Origin
No, the term "Bomba" is not an acronym.
Lifestyle
Lunar New Year Vs Chinese New Year: What's The Difference?
Yes, it's actually same same but different.
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Why Some Malaysians Are Looking Forward To 60 While Others Are Terrified
A Sun Life survey, including Malaysian respondents, finds a widening retirement gap, where some approach 60 with confidence, while others expect to keep working out of financial necessity.
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No, Selangor Isn't Moving The Chinese New Year Date. Here's What's Actually Happening
Chinese New Year in 2026 still falls on 17 February. The 7 February event is only Selangor's state-level open house, which is being moved to avoid overlapping with the start of Ramadan.
