Legislative measures to tackle cyberbullying in focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also in the spotlight are government's efforts to address the issue of microplastics, which pose a threat to water sources and supplies.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] The strategic significance of the LVGT
The LVGT is a component of the governments macro-economic strategy and not merely an attempt to increase tax revenue.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Malaysia’s tax collection among the lowest in the region
Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said Malaysia fell behind Singapore and Thailand and is struggling to catch up.
Mon Feb 12 2024
No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government will implement the taxes as mentioned in Budget 2024 next year.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Improving governance a priority for Malaysia, taxation secondary - PM
The issue of governance is crucial to ensure that there are no unnecessary leakages, absconding of public wealth and corruption.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Bring back GST to avoid wastage - Wee
Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the e-invoice was a component of the GST that was previously enforced.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Choice between SST, GST hinges on nation's economic goals - MOF
Despite the differences in structures, both the SST and GST offer an important fiscal tool to fund government programmes and projects.
Fri Oct 13 2023
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
Govt needs to reduce subsidies on rich before reintroducing GST - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has to do the subsidy rationalisation as soon as possible.
Wed Sep 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] Refining T20 income classification - Pre-subsidy rationalisation
EMIR Research calls for the refining of the T20, M40 & B40 income classifications to be undertaken pre-subsidy rationalisation.
Fri Jun 09 2023
[COLUMNIST] Strategies moving forward for Malaysia (Part 2) - Gaps and Opportunities
Policies must move to needs-based policies, instead of discriminatory, arbitrary and knee-jerk policies.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Anwar maintains no GST going forward, confident revenue is enough
Anwar said the income level of the people is still low compared with countries with GST such as Singapore and Canada.
Tue Mar 14 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
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024