Budget 2018: Govt reduces individual income tax
The Federal Government will reduce individual income tax rates by two percentage points for 2.3 million taxpayers in the country.
Fri Oct 27 2017
EU plans rule change to increase taxes on online giants
European Union finance ministers will discuss rule changes aimed at increasing taxes on digital multinationals such as Google and Amazon.
Wed Sep 06 2017
Raising tax on higher-income group a bold move
The increased taxes on the higher-income group has been hailed as a bold move after the decrease in personal income tax rates last year.
Sat Oct 24 2015
Income tax for 2016 increases between one and three percent
The income tax rates for residents individuals whose chargeable income from RM600,001 to RM1 mil will be increased to 26 percent.
Fri Oct 23 2015
'Tax rates can be reduced from time to time'
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said tax rates can be reduced from time to time depending on the nation's economy plan.
Fri Feb 15 2013
Reduced tax for international companies in Israel
The Israeli Knesset (parliament) on Monday authorised a bill allowing international companies to pay reduced tax rates if they invest half of their profits in Israel.
Tue Nov 06 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024