![Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628571129_LowKianChuan.jpg)
Tax cuts to help ease cost of doing business for MSMEs - ACCCIM
The tax cuts for MSMEs next year will help ease their cost of doing business, ACCCIM president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan said.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Govt to pay attention on four ACCCIM proposals for Budget 2023 - Mustapa Govt to pay attention on four ACCCIM proposals for Budget 2023 - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653626508_DatukSeriMustapaM.jpg)
Govt to pay attention on four ACCCIM proposals for Budget 2023 - Mustapa
The government will pay attention to four proposals submitted by the Association of Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (ACCCIM) before tabling Budget 2023 in October.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637549134_aussiegoogle.jpg)
Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook
Forrest's Minderoo Foundation on Monday said it would submit an application with the country's competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Mon Nov 22 2021
![Datuk Low is NCCIM's new president Datuk Low is NCCIM's new president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628571129_LowKianChuan.jpg)
Datuk Low is NCCIM's new president
Low is also president of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia, NCCIM said in a statement.
Tue Aug 10 2021
![Exclusive: Facebook rejects talks with Australia publisher, testing world's toughest online law Exclusive: Facebook rejects talks with Australia publisher, testing world's toughest online law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604665614_Facebook.jpg)
Exclusive: Facebook rejects talks with Australia publisher, testing world's toughest online law
Australia's competition watchdog is looking into a claim that Facebook Inc refused a publisher's request to negotiate a licensing deal.
Fri Jun 25 2021
![Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection - regulator Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection - regulator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508244899_Google.jpg)
Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection - regulator
A setting to control web and application activity, when turned on, also enabled Google to collect, store and use the data.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Events leading to Facebook's dramatic unfriending of Australian news outlets Events leading to Facebook's dramatic unfriending of Australian news outlets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613716795_FACEBOOK.jpg)
Events leading to Facebook's dramatic unfriending of Australian news outlets
Here's a timeline of how the events unfolded in recent years.
Fri Feb 19 2021
![ACCCIM welcomes Chinese investments 11th January 2017 ACCCIM welcomes Chinese investments 11th January 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484113280_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
ACCCIM welcomes Chinese investments 11th January 2017
China is an invaluable strategic partner that have led to numerous win-win situations in Malaysia.
Thu Jan 12 2017
![Dr M's acccusation 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought to Forest City absurd - MB Dr M's acccusation 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought to Forest City absurd - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466833416_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Dr M's acccusation 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought to Forest City absurd - MB
The accusation by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that more than 700,000 Chinese nationals will be brought into Forest City does not make sense, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Moham
Sun Dec 04 2016
![Kedah Regency Council receives names of candidates to replace Mukhriz - Najib Kedah Regency Council receives names of candidates to replace Mukhriz - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41454062760_SidangMediaMTUMNO.jpg)
Kedah Regency Council receives names of candidates to replace Mukhriz - Najib
The Kedah Regency Council has received the names of candidates to replace Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, indicating an imminent end to the states MB feud.
Fri Jan 29 2016
![ACCCIM does not expect delay in GST implementation ACCCIM does not expect delay in GST implementation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/41416531197_295x200.jpg)
ACCCIM does not expect delay in GST implementation
Postponing the GST would not be the answer as it would happen anyway, and in the long-term would benefit the country.
Mon Jan 05 2015
![Najib urges ACCCIM to expand business, investment in China Najib urges ACCCIM to expand business, investment in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/51408589475_295x200.jpg)
Najib urges ACCCIM to expand business, investment in China
ACCCIM should encourage its Chinese partners to explore business and investment opportunities in Malaysia.
Thu Aug 21 2014
![Maintain GST at 6 per cent at outset, urges ACCCIM Maintain GST at 6 per cent at outset, urges ACCCIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/61408591095_295x200.jpg)
Maintain GST at 6 per cent at outset, urges ACCCIM
ACCCIM has urged the government to maintain the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at six per cent for between three and five years at the outset.
Thu Aug 21 2014
ACCCIM set up fund for families of fallen heroes
ACCCIM has set up a charity fund for the families of security personnel killed in operations against the Sulu intruders.
Fri Mar 08 2013
Chinese business community optimistic over 2013 To 2015 outlook
The Chinese business community is optimistic over the 2013-2015 economic outlook on the back of a better 2012 second half performance.
Thu Feb 28 2013
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025