The government has no plans to bring back the Goods and Services Tax (GST) said, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. “At present, it is deemed inappropriate to reintroduce it, especially considering the financial challenges faced by individuals with lower incomes. “Therefore, the government will focus on enhancing the current tax system and…
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg announced on last Thursday that by 2026, Sarawakians with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) qualifications will be able to study for free at state-owned higher education institutions under 2026 free tertiary education scheme. The universities under this scheme are Curtin University Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, University…
Cyberbullying would be classified as a criminal offence via amendments that are made to the Penal Code, confirmed Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “The division will also look into proposing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code to ensure effective enforcement against cyberbullying crimes,” she said in…
China Press headlined that A’Famosa Safari Wonderland has opened Malaysia’s first-ever Elephant Aquatic park. Nanyang Daily reported that a survey released yesterday by the Malaysian Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) shows that companies are gearing up to seize new business opportunities in consumer electronics, automotive, and artificial intelligence (AI). The “Walk for Justice,” held to commemorate…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a more effective organised and systematic energy transition and green investment to raise Malaysia’s standing as a preferred green investment destination. In line with that the fifth National Investment Council Meeting assessed and agreed on an action plan to improve Malaysia’s competitiveness. “Consequently, this effort is…
The issue of roping in Singaporean volunteer teachers to teach English is raised by Kalam Salan (PN-Sabak Bernam) to the Education Minister. He also questions the efforts to fortify teaching and learning as well as training for local English language teachers. This is raised during the Minister’s Question Time. Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal questions the…
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek gave her word that her ministry ensures that the access, equity and quality of education which is the main core of the national education agenda would be continued, regardless of the type of school, location and race, including to the government aided schools (SBK). “Hence, SBK would also receive maintenance allocation…
Studying Mathematics and Science in the national language is a compulsory requirement in schools that implement the Dual Language Programme (DLP), the Dewan Rakyat was told. “Schools that implement the DLP must ensure tequal opportunities are given to students to learn Mathematics and Science in either their mother tongue language or the national language. Schools…
The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has slapped Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s subsidiaries – Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd and Measat Broadcast Network Systems a bill over RM734 million including penalties. The bill is for the period from 2019 to 2023. Astro Shaw alone owes LHDN RM22,011,627 and Measat owes RM712,865,984 respectively. “The notices were served pursuant…
Despite having three viable candidates, Gua Musang Umno division submitted only one name as the BN candidate for the Nenggiri by-election – Gua Musang Umno Youth chief Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani. A Gua Musang division leader who did not want to be named revealed that Azmawi received the blessings of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah who…
