KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The recalibrate 2016 Budget has been seen to have provided much relief to the civil servants in facing the current and ever-challenging economic situation.Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Azih Muda said the announcement made by Prime Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – Malaysia is all set to be part of the world’s largest trade pact after the Senate on Thursday gave a clear go-ahead for the country to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The Upper House, in a special meeting here, approved, based on a voice vote,
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28 – To gain experience on the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in selected countries, customs department officers will be sent there, beginning March. Director-general Datuk Seri Khazali Ahmad said the countries included the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. “They will be there for
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Thursday announced 11 measures to face the current economic challenges under a recalibrated Budget 2016 to ensure that the people’s welfare and the country’s economic growth remain on a sound footing. Najib, who is also the Finance Minister, presented
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The High Court here today fixed March 4 for hearing of the Malaysian government and three other parties’ application to strike out the lawsuit filed by five family members of a couple and their son who were aboard MH370 that went missing on March 8,
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – The government will give a tax relief of RM2,000 to individual tax payers earning RM8,000 and below per month, for the 2015 assessment year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the move would result in the individual tax payers saving up to RM475 although the
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28 – The Malaysian economy is very stable and among the contributing factors is the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also the Finance Minister. Najib said the Customs Department had
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The Dewan Negara is having a one-day special sitting Thursday to debate a motion on Malaysia’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The motion was tabled by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed before Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today tabled the recalibrated Budget 2016, with the changes aimed at making it more realistic to reflect the current economic scenario. Najib, who is also Finance Minister, tabled the revised budget at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here. Meanwhile,
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – Thirteen types of food have been put under price control for the Chinese New Year on February 8, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin when announcing the list of price controlled goods here, Wednesday. “The maximum retail price in Kuala
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (PLUS) will be offering a 30 per cent toll rebate for motorists travelling more than 100 kilometres on Feb 4, 11 and 15, in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Its managing director Datuk Noorizah Abd Hamid said those using the electronic mode of
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – Increasing participation in a contest such as in writing and photography will have a positive impact for a community, says former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said a country which is full of winners will be successful. He also added that there are times one will
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The government is now preparing for challenges and opportunities that will become available via the implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar said TPPA, which was approved at a special sitting of Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday,
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The remains of Affiah Ariffin Hew, 23, who died while skiing in France, are expected to arrive at KL International Airport (KLIA) on Friday. According to Affiah’s aunt, Norhazlinda Madon, 39, the remains are expected to arrive at about 5 pm Malaysia time. “Upon arrival, the remains
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) does not prohibit Malaysia from taking measures to protect public health, including making available cheaper generic drugs, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. He said that if there were life-saving drugs which were expensive, the government could make use
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – Motorists on the Damansara Puchong Highway (LDP) and Sprint Highway will get a 60-sen and 20-sen toll discount respectively on Feb 8 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year. Kumpulan Lingkaran Trans Kota Sdn Bhd (Litrak) Communications Department head Shah Rizal Mohamed Fawzi said the toll discounts, from
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has decided to refer to two panels the decision of Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali to close its investigation into three cases relating to SRC International Sdn Bhd and an alleged RM2.6-billion donation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – Seven men, including a military doctor, pleaded not guilty in the High Court here Wednesday for murdering and abetting in the murder of deputy public prosecutor Anthony Kevin Morais, whose body was found in a cemented drum. They made their plea before Judge Datuk Azman
SIBU, Jan 28 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is scheduled to arrive on Friday night for a two-day working visit here, said Sibu Municipal Council chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King. Addressing a full council meeting of the SMC on Wednesday, he said Ahmad Zahid would also go
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 – Mitigation work at Bukit Relau has been in the limelight following illegal land clearing activities in mid-2013 is expected to be completed in June this year, according to geotechnical engineer Khoo Koon Tai. He said the work on the hill, also known as Bukit Botak, had
