![Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes in the near future - Finance Ministry Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes in the near future - Finance Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732638800_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes in the near future - Finance Ministry
According to the Finance Ministry, the government's present focus is on increasing compliance and improving the existing tax system.
Thu Dec 05 2024
![Audit to be conducted on legal profession qualification board after 17 years Audit to be conducted on legal profession qualification board after 17 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719992977_MKulasegaran.jpg)
Audit to be conducted on legal profession qualification board after 17 years
Kulasegaran said it is understood LHDN has not imposed taxes on the Legal Profession Qualification Board.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Suspected Trump assassination plotter has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war Suspected Trump assassination plotter has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41726546877_RyanWRouth.jpg)
Suspected Trump assassination plotter has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war
Court records showed Ryan Routh has a long history of breaking traffic laws, not paying his taxes on time and writing bad checks.
Tue Sep 17 2024
![Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713878093_vaperokok.jpg)
Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge
M'sia has not increased tobacco taxes for eight consecutive years, missing critical opportunities to reduce consumption via fiscal measures.
Fri Aug 23 2024
![MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/41531918799_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate
The syndicate is believed to have smuggled in goods through Port Klang and evaded taxes estimated at RM3.5 billion over the past 10 years.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703664880_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance
PwC Malaysia tax partner Jennifer Chang said the exemption would encourage more unit trusts to be set up in the capital market.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703817613_DatukDrAnnuarRapa.jpg)
Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase
Sarawak's free tertiary education, which is expected to be implemented by 2026, will not lead to an increase in taxes or cuts in other areas of development.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701146755_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
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
![New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700796151_NewZealandPM.jpg)
New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws
New Zealands National Party formally signed an agreement to form the country's next three-party coalition government after negotiations for over a month.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Parliament to discuss govt’s move to collect taxes from shadow economy today Parliament to discuss govt’s move to collect taxes from shadow economy today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697418378_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Parliament to discuss govt’s move to collect taxes from shadow economy today
The Dewan Rakyat will also continue the debate on Supply Bill 2024 (Budget 2024) at the committee level for the relevant ministries.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Malaysia's tax policies are to only tax when necessary and not burden taxpayers - PM Malaysia's tax policies are to only tax when necessary and not burden taxpayers - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41690862804_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
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
![White House says there is no possibility Biden would pardon his son White House says there is no possibility Biden would pardon his son](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690520145_TBHunterBiden.jpg)
White House says there is no possibility Biden would pardon his son
Hunter Biden is facing charges of failing to pay taxes on more than $1.5 million in income in 2017 and 2018.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![Malaysia urged to develop revenue strategy to boost low taxes - IMF Malaysia urged to develop revenue strategy to boost low taxes - IMF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495870846_BangunanKL.jpg)
Malaysia urged to develop revenue strategy to boost low taxes - IMF
The IMF said the 2023 Budget lacks specific medium-term revenue-enhancing measures and a timeline for the medium-term revenue strategy.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Malaysia's Anwar eyes smaller deficit in first budget, tightens spending Malaysia's Anwar eyes smaller deficit in first budget, tightens spending](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677226168_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia's Anwar eyes smaller deficit in first budget, tightens spending
Anwar vows to maintain subsidies and other government support for lower-income groups, and broaden the revenue base through taxes.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![LHDN, Customs asked to find 'creative' ways to tax black economy LHDN, Customs asked to find 'creative' ways to tax black economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672232718_TBahmadmaslan.jpg)
LHDN, Customs asked to find 'creative' ways to tax black economy
The government has asked the LHDN and the JKDM to find more creative ways to increase their tax collection without imposing new taxes on the people.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025