Malaysia ex-PM Najib served with bankruptcy notice over $400 million tax bill
Najib has been served with a bankruptcy notice for failing to pay more than $400 million in unpaid taxes.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Vaccine supply, bill on temporary measures of govt financing for COVID-19 focus of Parliament's last day sitting
Parliament today will focus, among others, on the supply of COVID-19 vaccine from international pharmaceutical company, Pfizer.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Asia FX bulls add to bets; long ringgit positions at 19-month high
The task of passing the Senate tax bill may have just gotten harder with lawmakers inserting a repeal of the Obamacare personal mandate provisions.
Thu Nov 16 2017
Tourism tax necessary to expand Malaysia's revenue base - Abdul Rahman
The Tourism Tax Bill 2017, which comes into force on July 1, is necessary as it will help expand Malaysia''s revenue base, said Minister in the Prime Minister''s Department, Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Da
Tue Jun 13 2017
Marathon Parliament session adjourned after almost 20 hours
Parliament was adjourned after the Tourism Tax Bill 2017 that was tabled by Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz was passed with a rousing majority.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Thailand sends ousted PM Thaksin $494 million tax bill
Thai tax authorities have sent ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra a whopping 17 billion baht ($494 million) tax bill over the sale of shares in a telecoms company more than a decade ago.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Taiwan asks Uber to pay bill in sales tax stand-off
Taiwan has asked Uber Technologies to pay a sales tax bill estimated by local media to be up to about $6.4 million, the government said on Friday.
Sat Aug 20 2016
Facebook could owe $5 billion in back taxes
Facebook said this week that it faces a potential $5 billion tax bill after moving some of its assets to Ireland.
Sat Jul 30 2016
Goods and Services Tax Bill 2014 passed
The bill was passed through a head count twice with the opposition giving only 81 votes and the government, 118 votes in the first round.
Tue Apr 08 2014
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024