Taiwan hopeful of reaching tax deal with US next year
The agreement, similar to a treaty, would facilitate investment, protect against tax evasion and allow businesses in both the United States and Taiwan to avoid double taxation.
Wed Oct 25 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
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Belanjawan2024: Examining tax code on capital vs labour
Aurobindo Ponniah, Director at PwC Taxation Services, offers insights on tax reforms and fiscal strategies. Stay tuned for his expectations on Budget 2024 and potential tax implications. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Tue Sep 26 2023
Malaysia's tax policies are to only tax when necessary and not burden taxpayers - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government should also make sure that taxes collected are spent wisely without leakages.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Ex-BNM governor: Malaysia needs to relook at existing taxation system
Malaysia needs to relook at its existing taxation system in order to have a more comprehensive and equitable system, said former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim.
Thu Dec 15 2022
[COLUMNIST] Can the GST be an anti-inflationary tool?
The role and function of indirect taxation needs to be nuanced for the sake of public policy.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Budget 2022: Taxation from the perspective of a simplified stock-flow analysis
Ideally taxes shouldnt be meant to help the government balance the books.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Dewan Rakyat approves 4 Finance Ministry motions
The Dewan Rakyat today approved four motions tabled by the Finance Ministry on government funding and taxation.
Thu Aug 27 2020
KS Jomo on Govt Taxation and Spending: Begin With Small Reforms
Small things matter, says economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and through small beginnings, the big changes will happen. Zakiah Koya takes a listen.
Wed Sep 05 2018
Tax system to create social justice in country - Khairy
Proceeds from government taxation such as corporate tax, income tax and goods and services tax were reallocated to those eligible through various methods.
Thu Jun 15 2017
Uber, GrabCar drivers not excluded from declaring earnings to IRB
Part-time Uber and GrabCar drivers are subjected to taxation if their income exceeded the minimum threshold of RM30,000 a year.
Wed Mar 29 2017
MACC enlists Taxation Act in strengthening corruption prevention
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will enlist the provisions in the Income Tax Act to strengthen efforts in combating corruption, said its Chief Commissioner, Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Customs Dept targets raising GST revenue by 10 to 13 percent
He said JKDM would focus on the issue of GST delivery statement compliance as one of the measures to improve the taxation system next year and ensure the GST collection target was met.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Tax for Uber and Grabcar service platform?
The Finance Ministry has no plans to tax Uber and Grabcar drivers but is looking at taxation on the service platform.
Sat Aug 13 2016
FGV recorded positive financial result despite lower CPO price
Profit after taxation and zakat Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (FGV) stood at RM310 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2015.
Mon Feb 29 2016
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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