KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 – Barisan Nasional (BN) senators in the Dewan Negara did not reject the Sales Tax Bill 2018 and the Service Tax Bill 2018 from being passed today, to honour the mandate given by the people to the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. Senator Khairul Azwan Harun said there
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 – Ownership of the media by political parties should be avoided to combat misinformation and, in a way, create a better environment for the press, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. However, he stated, the decision to outlaw this has to be decided by the government.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 – The government today succeeded in its application to become an intervener in the lawsuit brought by a Lebanese jeweller against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. Senior federal counsel Alice Loke Yee Ching, when approached by reporters, said
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 – Sabah should be given the same attention as the peninsula, particularly in terms of development, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Rafizi Ramli. He said this being that Sabah was one of the three regions involved in the formation of Malaysia. “I see that infrastructure development, especially
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 – The government will use a liberal approach towards traders in implementing the Sales and Services Tax (SST), according to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said the approach was important to fend off the perception that there were traders who were trying to avoid paying taxes. “The
KUANTAN, Aug 19 – The Pahang government will build at total of 35,000 units of affordable houses under the state’s 1Malaysia People’s Housing (PR1MA) programme within the next five years, said its Housing and Municipal Council Committee chairman Abd Rahim Muda. He said the move was the continuation of the previous
PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 – Two candidates contesting in the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) elections this year have been issued warning letters for breaching the party’s election code of ethics by making allegations and using offensive words against other contenders. PKR Objection, Appeal and Disciplinary Committee chairman Dr Syed Hussin Ali
PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 – Businesses should trust the government on the Sales and Services Tax (SST) implementation and they should not attempt to evade the tax, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said if businesses felt that they qualify for SST exemption, they must first apply to the Royal Malaysian
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 – Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low who is wanted for his alleged role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) probe has said he does not expect to get a fair hearing anywhere and will not present himself to any country where his guilt
BANGI, Aug 18 – The Balakang state by-election, to be held this Sept 8, will witness a straight fight between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and MCA. PH, which is using its own logo for the first time, is fielding Wong Siew Ki, from DAP, while the candidate for MCA is businessman Tan Chee
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 – All summonses issued under the Automated Enforcement System (AES) since 2012 have been cancelled, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today. He said this involved 3.1 million summonses with a total value of about RM435 million. “The government has also agreed not to renew the contract of
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 – Former Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today said that the truth about 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal must be told to the people and that he fully agreed that the case is reopened for investigation by the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). He
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 – Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd has set up a special team to handle the claims of victims following the accident involving RapidKL bus in AU2 Keramat, last night. Its Chief Executive Officer Mohd Azam Omar said that affected vehicle owners can submit their claims together with relevant
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 – Owners of vehicles damaged after being knocked by a stage bus belonging to RapidKL in Jalan Ampang, here yesterday can make claims for damages. RapidKL chief operating officer Shamsul Rizal Mohd Yusof said owners of the damaged vehicles should contact RapidKL at telephone number 03-7885 2585
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 – Nine bills (RUU), including the Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Bill 2018 and the Goods and Services Tax (Repeal) Bill 2018, were passed by the 14th Parliament at its first sitting which ended yesterday. The Sales Tax Bill 2018, Service Tax Bill 2018, Customs Amendment Bill 2018, the
ALOR STAR, Aug 17 – The Kedah government intends to see major urban centres in the state linked by a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system which would benefit the people. Chairman of the State Agriculture and Agro-based, Transportation and Primary Industry ComitteeAzman Nasrudin said Kedah people preferred private transportation as public
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 – The Dewan Rakyat adjourned today after sitting for 20 days from July 16. Before adjourning the meeting, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof said it could be described as historical because the transition of power took place smoothly. He said this proves the maturity of
KLANG, Aug 17 – The Meteorological Department is on standby mode to implement cloud seeding operations if the haze problem that hit several states in the country gets worse. However, Energy, Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin said the operations could only be done with enough presence
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 – The Communication and Multimedia Ministry said today there is no restriction on the use of the word “Merdeka” in referring to the National Day celebration. The people can use terms such as Independence Day, National Day and Malaysia Day to run programmes or events related to the
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 – The government is currently drafting the strategy and initiative for short, medium and long-term economic development for the mid-term review of the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) to ensure the economy continues to remain resilient. Deputy Economic Affairs Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said the government
