GEORGE TOWN, Oct 11 – Haze has made its seasonal comeback to Penang, with an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) recorded at the USM station on the island here today. Checks showed that the island was not visible from the Penang Bridge. As at 3pm today, the API reading on
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 – The 1.5 million civil servants in the country will receive a half-month salary or a minimum of RM500 as bonus, which will be paid in January next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced when tabling Budget 2015 in the Dewan Rakyat today. Najib,
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — A total of 300,000 individuals will no longer have to pay income tax after the rate is reduced by one to three percentage points next year following the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — The global shale gas and oil development can set a new order in oil trade worldwide in the near future, according to the 2014/2015 Economic Report. Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia continues to be a significant player in the Islamic fund management industry, accounting for about 25 per cent of Islamic assets under management (AUM) globally as at June 17 this year. The Finance Ministry, in its Economic Report 2014-2015 released Friday, said on
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — The finance and insurance sub-sector is expected to sustain growth at 1.8 per cent in 2014 after having moderated to 1.5 per cent in the first half of the year. The finance segment rose 1.4 per cent during the first six months of this
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong government pulled out of talks with representatives of the student-led pro-democracy protests late Thursday, after demonstrators announced that they’d begin a new phase of civil disobedience to increase pressure on the government. Chief Executive CY Leung and Chief Secretary Carrie Lam said last week
KUALA LUMPUR Oct 10 – PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli claims the government’s recent announcement to recover outstanding National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loans by blacklisting defaulters under the Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) is immoral. “I have examined the decision to list PTPTN debtors under CCRIS as part of
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 10 – The woman who is alleged to have stabbed the leg of a Rapid Penang bus driver has been charged by the magistrate’s court with intentionally causing hurt with a dangerous weapon. Chong Lan Keow, 49, a vegetable delivery woman, is alleged to have punctured the
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 – The 2015 Budget to be unveiled today is likely to be filled with goodies for ordinary Malaysians yet prudent enough to ensure sustainable economic growth for the country. It will be another “inclusive” budget that will touch on as many sectors and groups as possible,
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 ― Safeguarding Islam cannot be used as a reason not to pursue Datuk Ibrahim Ali for his alleged threat to torch Malay-language bibles, several lawyers said, pointing out that the law does not give special protection to Muslims. Civil liberties lawyer Syahredzan Johan said Putrajaya’s decision
MALACCA: Umno Youth is banking on a more sustainable solution in the Budget 2015 to offset rising living costs affecting the youth. Its vice chief, Khairul Azwan Harun was particularly referring to newly employed youths and young married couples who had yet to gain their financial footing in their respective vocations. “Aside
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today outlined four steps that will be taken by the government to transform Malaysia into a sporting nation. Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said the first was to ensure the sustainability and continuity of sports talent from primary school through the
Oleh YAB DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN HAJI ABDUL RAZAK PERDANA MENTERI DAN MENTERI KEWANGAN KETIKA MEMBENTANG RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PERBEKALAN (2015) 01 DEWAN RAKYAT PADA JUMAAT, 10 OKTOBER 2014 “BAJET 2015: EKONOMI KEPERLUAN RAKYAT” Tuan Yang Dipertua, Saya mohon mencadangkan supaya Rang Undang-undang bertajuk “Suatu Akta bagi menggunakan sejumlah wang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today announced the Youth Housing Scheme in an effort to encourage house ownership among the youths in the country. The Prime Minister said the scheme offered a funding limit for a first home not exceeding RM500,000 for married youths
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 – There will be no GST (Goods and Service Tax) imposed on petrol (RON95 and RON97), diesel, and LPG, while individual income tax payers will enjoy lower rates in Budget 2015 as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The other highlights of Budget
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — Responding to the pulse of the people on their grievances over the rising cost of living, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Friday presented Budget 2015 that focuses on easing the financial burden of the people in tandem with the efforts to grow the national
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — To accelerate the participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the economic activity, the government has proposed the implementation of SME Investment Partner, whereby RM375 million will be provided for a period of five years, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — Following are the highlights of the 2015 Budget themed, “BUDGET 2015: PEOPLE ECONOMY” which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Parliament Friday. The 2015 Budget completes the 10th Malaysia Plan The 11th Malaysia Plan will be launched in May
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) — The government has been taking continuous steps to ease the burden of the rakyat (people), especially the low-income group in addressing the rising cost of living. According to the 2014/2015 Economic Report issued by the Finance Ministry, the group is recognised by the government
