30pc of padi farmers to skip planting season, says group
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About 30 per cent of padi farmers in the country are expected to skip the new planting season due to rising operational costs, said Malaysian Padi Farmers Association.
Its chairman, Abdul Rashid Yob, said yesterday many of the estimated 200,000 farmers were struggling with higher costs, particularly from diesel price hikes.
Source link: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/1424165/30pc-padi-farmers-skip-planting-season-says-group?topicID=1&articleID=1424165#google_vignette
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AI wonโt take all our jobs, judging by history and economics
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Every major technological breakthrough brings with it a familiar wave of anxiety.
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centrestage as the supposed forerunner of mass unemployment. From automated writing tools to self-driving systems, the fear is that machines are not just replacing tasks, but entire professions.
The impression is that this time, unlike before, the jobs simply will not come back.
Source link: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/04/23/ai-wont-take-all-our-jobs-judging-by-history-and-economics
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Pikom backs nuclear, solar to power Malaysian data centres
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PETALING JAYA: The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) sees nuclear energy and solar energy as among the possible long-term options to support Malaysiaโs growing data centre industry amid rising power demand.
Its chairman, Alex Liew, said the sector remains stable for now despite concerns over the global energy crisis and the high energy consumption of data centres.
Source link: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/04/23/pikom-backs-nuclear-solar-to-power-malaysian-data-centres
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Enough chicken and eggs, but veggies in short supply
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia still has a comfortable supply of its main protein sources โ chicken and eggs โ but face challenges in local production of staple foods such as rice, which analysts say meets only 63% of national demand.
In a research note, BIMB Securities Research said the country is even more dependent on vegetable imports, with a self-sufficiency level of only 45%.
Source link: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/04/24/enough-chicken-and-eggs-but-veggies-in-short-supply
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Fomca: Freebies can cloud honest reviews
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PETALING JAYA: A freebie for a quick review or rating may seem like a harmless perk, but consumer advocates are of the view that this could jeopardise what should be honest feedback.
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) views the growing practice with caution, noting that it touches on a fundamental consumer right โ the ability to access information that is accurate and not misleading.
Source link: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/27/fomca-freebies-can-cloudhonest-reviews
Ekonomi Mencabar, Pengguna Pilih Kelestarian
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KUALA LUMPUR, 24 April (Bernama) -- Cabaran ekonomi hari ini menyerlahkan ketahanan dan kebijaksanaan rakyat Malaysia dengan beralih kepada amalan lestari yang bukan sahaja berjaya mengurangkan beban kewangan, malah membentuk komuniti lebih prihatin terhadap ekosistem demi generasi akan datang.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Gabungan Persatuan-Persatuan Pengguna Malaysia (FOMCA) Dr T Saravanan berkata walaupun pihaknya menerima peningkatan aduan berkaitan kenaikan harga barangan berbungkus, situasi tersebut secara tidak langsung telah memperkukuh kesedaran orang ramai terhadap hak mereka sebagai pengguna.
Beliau berkata pengguna lebih peka terhadap tindakan peniaga yang menaikkan harga barangan dengan alasan peningkatan kos plastik sebagai produk sampingan petroleum seterusnya mengambil inisiatif bagi mengurangkan kebergantungan terhadap plastik.
โApa yang positif ialah 'tekanan poket' ini telah mendorong ramai pengguna mengubah tabiat ke arah kelestarian seperti mengitar semula beg plastik lama atau membawa beg sendiri dari rumah.
More ways than one to cut energy consumption, say experts
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PETALING JAYA: There are many ways to reduce energy consumption, and the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement is hardly among the more effective ones, according to experts.
Instead, transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan and consumerism activist Marimuthu Nadason argue, a wider shift in how Malaysians consume power has to happen to make a real difference.
About 200,000 civil servants began to work from home on April 15 under a new initiative by the government to conserve energy.That accounts for about 15% of the total workforce in the civil service, a proportion many believe is insufficient to make a meaningful difference.
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Practice Practical Energy-Saving Measures To Face Global Uncertainty - FOMCA
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The public is advised to adopt simple and practical energy-saving measures in light of the global energy uncertainty due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) president Prof Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said that using energy more wisely can help manage costs, enhance household resilience, and contribute to the country's energy security.
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Malaysia microplastics crisis driven by domestic waste and poor recycling habits
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's growing microplastics crisis is largely self-inflicted, driven by domestic waste, weak recycling practices and everyday plastic use, said experts.
Universiti Sains Malaysia marine scientist Professor Datuk Dr Aileen Tan said the issue was no longer a future risk, but an ongoing environmental crisis affecting marine ecosystems and seafood.
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i-Saraan dan Literasi Kewangan
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Persatuan Pendidikan dan Penyelidikan untuk Pengguna Malaysia (ERA Consumer) mengalu- alukan kenyataan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) mengisytiharkan dividen sebanyak 6.15% untuk kedua-dua simpanan Konvensional dan Shariah bagi tahun 2025. Walaupun kadar dividen susut 0.15% berbanding dengan tahun sebelumnya, namun pulangan ini adalah antara yang terbaik dalam tempuh 5 tahun terakhir. Walaupun dalam keadaan suasana ekonomi yang tidak begitu stabil KWSP telah memberi pulangan yang baik.Persatuan Pendidikan dan Penyelidikan untuk Pengguna Malaysia (ERA Consumer) mengalu- alukan kenyataan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) mengisytiharkan dividen sebanyak 6.15% untuk kedua-dua simpanan Konvensional dan Shariah bagi tahun 2025. Walaupun kadar dividen susut 0.15% berbanding dengan tahun sebelumnya, namun pulangan ini adalah antara yang terbaik dalam tempuh 5 tahun terakhir. Walaupun dalam keadaan suasana ekonomi yang tidak begitu stabil KWSP telah memberi pulangan yang baik.
Sejajar dengan dasar KWSP mewujudkan dana persaraan jangka panjang, adalah penting untuk para pencarum memastikan dana mereka mencukupi di hari tua nanti.
Pengalaman pahit semasa seluruh dunia terkesan akibat pandemik Covid 19 telah memberi pengajaran kepada ramai pencarum tentang kepentingan menabung. Ramai yang terpaksa diberhentikan kerja atau tidak dapat bekerja seperti biasa kerana Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang dikuatkuasakan oleh kerajaan untuk mengawal penularan penyakit berjangkit ini.
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