PUTRAJAYA, May 3 – Replacing the goods and services tax (GST) by relying solely on revenue from a host of commodities such as petroleum is not a wise decision. MA Sivanesan, Deputy Undersecretary (Indirect Tax & GST Policy Sector), Tax Division at the Ministry of Finance, said this was due to the
JOHOR BARU, May 3 – The action by the top leadership of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) to sideline some of the party’s Johor division chiefs as candidates in the 14th General Election (GE14) has stirred feelings of disappointment and resentment among the group. This was admitted to by Johor PPBM Information
TUARAN, May 3 – Two hundred and fifty PKR members in the Tuaran parliamentary constituency have quit their party and switched over to Barisan Nasional (BN). The group, which included 10 PKR leaders in Tamparuli led by Tuaran PKR election deputy director Rajimit Gunong, made its decision known at a media
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 – The 14th General Election (GE14) campaigning, which is into its fifth day, is reported to be running smoothly and is fully under control. According to Election Commission (EC) legal advisor, Azizan Md Arshad, so far the commission has not received any reports of serious incidents or chaos.
GEORGE TOWN, May 2 – The Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) has slammed the DAP-ruled state government for neglecting the interests and welfare of Penangites, as it had failed to protect the environment. State BN chairman Teng Chang Yeow said development on steep slopes required detailed engineering studies and possibly, an environment impact
SEREMBAN, May 2 – Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth chairman Khairy Jamaluddin is planning to take legal action against PKR vice-president Mohd Rafizi Ramli, over the latter’s alleged remark that the former had conspired and was responsible for the Election Commission’s (EC) decision in preventing PKR candidate Dr S. Streram from entering
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 – The MyKad counter at the National Registration Department’s (NRD) headquarters and offices in the states will operate as usual this Wednesday (May 9). According to a statement issued by NRD, the counter opens from 8 am to 5 pm. For any inquiry, the public can contact its
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 – The Malaysia Umno Grassroots Movement today lodged a police report against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who claimed the plane which was supposed to fly him to Langkawi was sabotaged by certain parties. Its chairman, Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar, said his allegations, clearly resulted in anxiety among Malaysians
BAGAN DATUK, May 1 – Barisan Nasional (BN) has detected the opposition’s ploy to admit former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad into a hospital before polling day for the 14th general election on May 9. Divulging this today, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the opposition’s
KLANG, May 1 – PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has described all contestants in the 14th general election, besides those from BN and PH, as mere ‘spoilers’. “It’s simple. On our ballot papers, there are only two serious parties, one BN and the other PH. If there are
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 – Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today hit out at the political opposition for having made a slanderous remark about a Barisan Nasional election campaign banner in the Telugu language in Bagan Datuk, Perak. “We live in multiracial Malaysia and the Telugus make up
GEORGE TOWN, May 1 – Rapid Ferry Sdn Bhd, a unit of Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, will officially take over the Penang ferry service operations tomorrow. Penang Port Commission (PPC) Chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng said the takeover was in line with the federal government’s decision on Sept 27, 2017, to improve the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 – The National Planetarium will be closed on May 9 in conjunction with the 14th general election (GE14). In a statement issued here today, it said it would reopen on May 10 from 9am until 4.30pm. For further information, the public can call telephone number 03-22734303 or visit
KUALA KANGSAR, Apr 30 – Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz today urged the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to take legal action against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for lying about his allegations that his personal jet had been sabotaged. He said Mahathir’s accusation was serious
PUTRAJAYA, Apr 30 – The Election Commission (EC) has denied an allegation by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that the commission will use his real name, Mahiaddin in the 14th general election (GE14) ballot papers for Pagoh (P143) parliamentary constituency. In a statement today, EC chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 30 – Part of caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s transformation plans for Malaysia has to do with correcting problems from the past, according to Barisan Nasional (BN) strategic communications deputy director Datuk Eric See-To. He said Najib refused to repeat the mistakes made during Tun
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 30 – The KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway Berhad (LATAR Expressway) today announced that on Wednesday, 9th May 2018, LATAR Expressway is offering a “Toll-Free” Day for all its highway users of all classes. This is to ease and accommodate the travelling of its motorists for the voting exercise in conjunction
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 30 – Three years after its introduction in April 2015, the Goods and Services Tax has plugged the loss of billions of ringgit through the Sales and Services Tax (SST). Collections from the GST last year amounted to more than RM40 billion which was returned to the people
SANDAKAN, Apr 30 – The Barisan Nasional government, once formed after the 14th general election, will need more representation from the Chinese community in the Cabinet, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said this was to ensure that the Cabinet had a strong representation from among the multiracial
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 30 – Malaysia’s carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton), which is now powered by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely), is poised to tap into the latest advanced auto technology and design expertise of China’s largest privately-owned auto brand. Consumers can expect fresher design work with more global
