PUTRAJAYA, April 23 – The government has decided that the hotel and restaurant industry can impose service charge as practised previously, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad. However, he said only hotels or restaurants with collective agreements (CA) with workers unions or as
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – The two-day 26th ASEAN Summit, which kicks off here this Sunday (April 26), will focus among others on the progress made towards establishing the ASEAN Community by the end of 2015 and charting the next course to propel the regional grouping to greater heights. The
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members’ consultation exercise announced on Monday has received encouraging response. In a statement in Kuala Lumpur, the EPF said more than 30,000 had provided their feedback as at 1 pm on Wednesday, in an online survey via myEPF website (www.kwsp.gov.my). The
JAKARTA, April 22 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said Malaysia will continue to play a role in making countries in the continent of Asia and Africa to be more united. “We will continue to play a role in supporting any form of forum, dialogue and
GEORGETOWN, April 22 – Six by-election campaign enforcement teams will assist in monitoring the Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election process, says Penang Election Commission (EC) acting director, Azizal Ahmad. He said each team would have five members comprising a team leader, policeman, Seberang Perai Municipal Council representative and representatives of the parties
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 – 2015 will be a historical year for both ASEAN and the regional grouping’s chairman Malaysia, as the world will be witnessing the establishment of ASEAN Community by year’s end. “All eyes will be on Malaysia when the countdown for the integrated ASEAN begins,” said Malaysia’s Foreign
GEORGETOWN, April 22 – Eco World Development Group Berhad [EcoWorld] today accepted a letter of award from the Penang Development Corporation to develop 450 acres of land situated at Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai into a mixed development project including an 18-hole golf course. To be known as Eco Marina,
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – Fifty young ASEAN delegates from leading ASEAN universities are participating in the three-day CIMB ASEAN Young Leaders Programme 2015 to learn and play a role in protecting and preserving ASEAN’s rich heritage. CIMB Foundation chief executive officer (CEO) Raja Noorma Othman said this would be
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – RAM Ratings has viewed RHB Capital Bhd’s proposed corporate restructuring as a proactive move in light of the impending changes in Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) regulations. The BNM discussion paper, Capital Adequacy Framework for Financial Holding Companies (Banking Groups), issued last October, requires financial holding companies
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – The contra lane heading to Putrajaya and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) at the Sungai Besi Highway from kilometre 5.3 to kilometre 3.8 will be closed from April 27 (Monday) to May 3 (Sunday). According to a statement issued Tuesday by the highway concessionaire Besraya (M)
PERMATANG PAUH, April 23 – Secretary UMNO which a part of Permatang Pauh, Suhaimi Sabudin announced as a candidate representing the BN in the by-election on May 7. Suhaimi who have academic qualifications from Universiti Sains Malaysia. He is also a member of UMNO branch of Guar Jering. Barisan Nasional announcement was made by
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – A total of 18 investigation papers on profiteering have been opened since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on April 1. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said of the total, action had been taken
NEW YORK, April 21 – Despite the three plane tragedies of last year, the 2014 tourist traffic from the United States (US) to Malaysia remained stable. “The total number of arrivals from the United States in Malaysia was around 262,000 in 2014. Despite the three tragedies, we achieved our targets. “Indeed, without
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 – Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said its revised excess baggage fee structure will come into effect on April 22. Previously applied regional rates per blocks of 5kg will be replaced with a zonal fee structure, with rates per block of 3kg for travel on all MAS-operated flights system-wide,
GEORGETOWN, April 22 – Jalan Masjid Negeri is part of the main road around the outskirts of Georgetown, which accommodate high traffic flow every day. Jalan Masjid Negeri along the streets of other local circle of Jalan Tunku Kudin, Jalan Scotland, Jalan Utama, Kalan Gottlieb dan Jalan Bagan Jermal became the backbone of
GEORGETOWN, April 22 – The Opening Ceremony Of SEMICON SEA 2015 And The Launch Of Motivating Industry-Academia Collabration For Electrical & Electronics Sector with YB Dato Sri Mistapa Mohamed (Minister of International Trade and Industry) and YB Lim Guan Eng (Chief Minister of Penang) which happening this morning at SPICE Arena,
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 – The National Fatwa Council today ruled that all religion-related matters involving Muslim victims of the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370 could be addressed and solved from the day the Civil Aviation Department (DCA) announced status of the crew and passengers of the ill-fated flight on Jan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 – The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been implemented for almost a month now. However, many issues which were raised need to be resolved. The GST, effective April 1, was fixed at six per cent. With the introduction of GST, sales tax rated at 10 per
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 – Sharing of information and intelligence among ASEAN countries and also international agencies must be enhanced for the sake of security and stability in the region. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the coordination was crucial in combating cross border threats. “Through this approach, we
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 – Suspected Influenza A or (H1N1), Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) and meningoencephalitis (brain inflammation) cases which were reported last week were isolated cases, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. Dr Subramaniam therefore urged the public not to view all the cases together even though it occurred
