KUALA LUMPUR: Measures must be taken to ensure that there are sufficient savings before allowing the proposal to make it mandatory for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors aged 55 years and above to withdraw their savings periodically, say economists and consumer groups.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry should provide clear guidelines on the types of shopping destinations not allowed to be listed in tour itineraries, says Malaysia Tourism Council president Uzaidi Udani.
PETALING JAYA: Besides controlling the price of goods and services to tackle the rising cost of living, the government should cut back on monopoly licences and implement targeted subsidies for the B40 group, say business groups.
PETALING JAYA: Prudent spending according to a budget can help consumers cope with the increasing prices of goods, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).