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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024