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Work harder, spend less on festivals: Ngeh’s ideas to save Malaysia from deeper debt

Malaysia can climb out of debt if citizens work harder, and government agencies spend less on festive celebrations, DAP lawmaker Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham said.

King to keep close tabs on govt spending amid mounting debt racked up since 1998

The government’s fiscal deficit since 1998 has resulted in mounting debt for the current administration, hampering the implementation of new development projects intended to improve the lives of Malaysians, said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.

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Photo of the day: Hands on with work and family

Tailor Nora Ronas works overtime to meet customers’ orders for new “baju raya” ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in about two weeks. With many hours spent at work, she keeps her children close by at her shop in Keramat Mall.

Minister v podcast: Hannah Yeoh’s public feud sparks debate on sponsored content ethics

Sports minister has criticised Gintell for sponsoring episode of Keluar Sekejap pod, hosted by Shahril Hamdan and Khairy Jamaluddin

Photo of the day: Of leaky pipes, dry taps, and wet boots

A scene of leaking pipes, water puddles and a lurking worker at Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Air Selangor technicians are captured skilfully tackling a leaky pipe as they tend to numerous complaints of water supply disruption across the country’s capital.