Wait for diesel price float announcement - PM
To avoid a sharp rise in the cost of goods and services, subsidies will continue for traders using diesel-powered commercial vehicles.
Tue May 28 2024
Not the right time to bring back GST - Deputy Finance Minister
The government is not disputing the goods and services tax (GST), but rather the timing to implement it, says Deputy Finance Minister Steven Sim.
Mon Sep 25 2023
PM Anwar: No plans to reinstate GST, introduce any broad-based consumption tax
Anwar said other measures will be taken to reduce expenditures and settle the government's liabilities and debt worth RM1.5 trillion.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Rahmah Menu: A noble effort, but not a long-term solution
In the long term, what is needed to solve the problem is a change in society's values and economic system so that it is in line with Islam.
Mon Feb 06 2023
No discussion on implementation of GST since Unity Govt set up - Ahmad Maslan
There has not been any discussion or meeting held regarding the re-implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) since the Unity Government was established.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM
The FMM has called on the government to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the upcoming Budget 2023.
Thu Jan 05 2023
BNM's international reserves widen to US$110.3 bil as at Dec 15, 2022
BNM said the reserves position is sufficient to finance 5.3 months of imports of goods and services.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Bank Negara international reserves fall to US$106.1 bln as at Sept 30, 2022
BNM said the reserves position is sufficient to finance 5.6 months of imports of goods and services.
Fri Oct 07 2022
No need for govt to reintroduce GST at this point - Mohd Shahar
The government has not reached a stage where it would need to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST), said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
Wed Sep 07 2022
No decision yet on reintroduction of GST - PM Ismail Sabri
The government is still studying whether to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) and has not made a decision yet, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Jun 05 2022
GST: Abdul Hadi hopes govt will make appropriate consideration
The government should study all aspects and make an appropriate consideration if it wants to bring back the goods and services tax (GST), said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Malaysia's labour productivity records positive growth in Q4 2021 - DOSM
Mohd Uzir said the positive growth was made possible as the production of goods and services rose faster than the employment growth rate.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Malaysia CPI rises to 2.9 pct, higher than consensus - JPMorgan
Core prices, which exclude the most volatile fresh food items and administered prices of goods and services, remained flat.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Inflation increased 2.9 pct in October 2021 with rise in fuel prices and the discontinuation of electricity discount in September 2021
DOSM today released the report on CPI Oct 2021 based on the consumer prices that are collected on a monthly basis for goods and services.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Budget 2022: Over RM31 billion for subsidies, aid and incentives
Budget 2022 tabled today allocates over RM31 billion for subsidies, aid and incentives to minimise the impact of the rising cost of living by means of control of the prices of goods and services.
Fri Oct 29 2021
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024