E-invoicing not for collecting tax says Lim
Two police officers are suspected of soliciting coffee money from a man on the roadside, reported China Press.
Unbeknownst to them, the entire incident was filmed and reported, leading to their eventual arrest by their own colleagues.
The incident purportedly happened in Taman Taming Jaya, Balakong, Selangor.
The Association of Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (ACCCIM) president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan pointed out that while the influx of low-priced foreign goods can reduce consumer costs if small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driven out of business due to prolonged competition, it will have a chain reaction on the overall economy, reported Sin Chew Daily.
Putrajaya has the highest average household income in Malaysia, with Kuala Lumpur and Selangor ranking second and third, respectively, headlined Nanyang Daily.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the necessity for Muslims and other communities to engage in dialogue to foster mutual understanding and prevent misunderstandings that lead to Islamophobia, front-paged Kwong Wah Daily.
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said that although many businesses feel anxious and fear more taxes following the government’s announcement of the implementation of electronic invoicing, this is a misconception, reported Guang Ming Daily.
The e-invoicing measure is primarily aimed at keeping pace with the digital era, not at collecting more taxes.
Editorial
Sin Chew Daily said that Malaysia is a nation that values the rule of law, where everyone is equal under the law, and the public must adhere to regulations without manipulating the law for personal gain.
The daily added that those in power should not exploit and plunder the country’s resources.
Our country prides itself on having a prosperous government, and its slogans are loudly proclaimed, the daily said.
However, what the people need to see is not a confusion of right and wrong but a true reflection of the nation’s commitment to the rule of law, the daily said.
Nanyang Daily said that the government is determined to amend and refine the laws to address online bullying through stricter regulations.
It has also tasked social media platform operators with controlling online harassment, maintaining online order, and protecting people’s lives and property, the daily added.
This approach, which prioritises the welfare of the people, is the correct course of action, the daily said.