Finance Bill 2023 read for second time in Dewan Negara
The Finance Bill (No. 2) 2023 is aimed at enforcing the proposed tax measures announced in Budget 2024.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill
Steven Sim said the bill aims to improve direct income tax and indirect tax that needs the amendment to related acts.
Tue Nov 28 2023
IRBM able to address revenue leakages under bill amendments
The IRBM is able to address the issues of revenue leakages through the introduction of a new provision under the amendments in the Finance Bill 2021.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Dewan Rakyat passes Finance Bill 2021 with voice vote
The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Finance Bill 2021 with a majority voice vote.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Dewan Negara passes five Bills
The Dewan Negara today passed five Bills including the Finance Bill 2020, the Customs (Amendment) Bill 2020, and the Excise (Amendment) Bill 2020.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Budget 2021 formulated based on valid data - MoF
Mohd Shahar said country's position among the top 20 per cent in GDP growth globally is an indicator that gives a broader view.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Dewan Negara passes three bills
The Dewan Negara today passed three bills namely the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Bill 2016, Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill 2016 and the Finance Bill 2016.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024