Enforce safety rules – don’t let us become another statistic

PUBLIC transport is meant to make life easier. Buses, in particular, should offer a safe and affordable way to get around. But do bus drivers truly understand the responsibility they carry? Recently, I had a harrowing experience on my way to the MRT station from home. While waiting by the roadside for a RapidKL bus,… Continue reading Enforce safety rules – don’t let us become another statistic
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220 Projek pertanian diluluskan di bawah program optimum penggunaan tanah

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 220 projek diluluskan di bawah Program Mengoptimumkan Penggunaan Tanah dengan Kerjasama Kerajaan Negeri di Semenanjung, Sabah dan Sarawak bagi 2024 dan 2025, setakat 30 Mei. Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan projek itu melibatkan aktiviti tanaman, ternakan, perikanan, agropelancongan serta pembangunan kapasiti petani, peladang, nelayan dan penternak.… Continue reading 220 Projek pertanian diluluskan di bawah program optimum penggunaan tanah
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Skuad B-15 Negara sertai dua kejohanan jemputan Australia Julai ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Skuad bawah 15 tahun (B-15) kebangsaan telah terpilih untuk menyertai dua kejohanan penting iaitu Kejohanan Emerging Matildas 2025 dan Kejohanan Emerging Socceroos 2025 di Australia, bulan depan. Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) memaklumkan ia merupakan kali pertama sebuah pasukan kebangsaan dijemput oleh penganjur Football Australia untuk menyertai kejohanan remaja yang dijenamakan semula itu. Menurut… Continue reading Skuad B-15 Negara sertai dua kejohanan jemputan Australia Julai ini
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Courses do not define you, your mindset does

EACH year, thousands of students across Malaysia receive their UPU placement results, marking a milestone that is often met with a complex mix of emotions. For some, there is excitement and relief. For others, there is confusion, doubt or even quiet disappointment. What makes this period particularly difficult is the pressure to feel certain –… Continue reading Courses do not define you, your mindset does

Courses do not define you, your mindset does

EACH year, thousands of students across Malaysia receive their UPU placement results, marking a milestone that is often met with a complex mix of emotions. For some, there is excitement and relief. For others, there is confusion, doubt or even quiet disappointment. What makes this period particularly difficult is the pressure to feel certain –… Continue reading Courses do not define you, your mindset does
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PM Anwar arah jabatan kerajaan henti guna barangan import dalam acara rasmi

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengarahkan semua jabatan kerajaan untuk tidak menggunakan barangan import, terutamanya makanan, dalam acara rasmi bagi menggalakkan penggunaan produk tempatan. Beliau berkata penggunaan bahan tempatan dalam acara kerajaan bukan sahaja menyokong ekonomi negara, tetapi turut memberi peluang lebih luas kepada petani tempatan untuk memasarkan hasil mereka. “Jadi… Continue reading PM Anwar arah jabatan kerajaan henti guna barangan import dalam acara rasmi
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PDRM umum pertukaran lapan pegawai kanan, empat ketua polis negeri terajui jabatan utama bukit aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mengumumkan kenaikan pangkat dan pertukaran lapan pegawai kanannya, termasuk empat ketua polis negeri berkuat kuasa 21 Julai depan. Setiausaha Polis Malaysia Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah berkata pertukaran itu melibatkan Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan yang dilantik sebagai Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Bukit Aman. Beliau berkata Ketua Polis… Continue reading PDRM umum pertukaran lapan pegawai kanan, empat ketua polis negeri terajui jabatan utama bukit aman
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China’s Xi tells NZ’s Luxon ‘no conflicts of interest’

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Beijing had “no fundamental conflicts of interest” with New Zealand, as he welcomed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on an official visit. Luxon’s trip comes at a time of tension with New Zealand’s close partner the Cook Islands over its ties with Beijing. The self-governing Pacific island… Continue reading China’s Xi tells NZ’s Luxon ‘no conflicts of interest’

China’s Xi tells NZ’s Luxon ‘no conflicts of interest’

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Beijing had “no fundamental conflicts of interest” with New Zealand, as he welcomed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on an official visit. Luxon’s trip comes at a time of tension with New Zealand’s close partner the Cook Islands over its ties with Beijing. The self-governing Pacific island… Continue reading China’s Xi tells NZ’s Luxon ‘no conflicts of interest’
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Selangor vows to monitor religious liberalism, pluralism to safeguard sanctity of Islam

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will continue its efforts to monitor, detect, and enforce laws against any individual involved in promoting religious liberalism and pluralism, to safeguard the sanctity of Islam in the state. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the public is also encouraged to report… Continue reading Selangor vows to monitor religious liberalism, pluralism to safeguard sanctity of Islam
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Cook Islands PM says China deals do not ‘compromise’ sovereignty

WELLINGTON: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on Friday defended a string of contentious deals with China, saying they did not “compromise” the Pacific island nation’s sovereignty. The agreements prompted major donor New Zealand to halt aid funding to close partner the Cook Islands, citing a “lack of consultation”. The Cook Islands has a “free… Continue reading Cook Islands PM says China deals do not ‘compromise’ sovereignty

Cook Islands PM says China deals do not ‘compromise’ sovereignty

WELLINGTON: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on Friday defended a string of contentious deals with China, saying they did not “compromise” the Pacific island nation’s sovereignty. The agreements prompted major donor New Zealand to halt aid funding to close partner the Cook Islands, citing a “lack of consultation”. The Cook Islands has a “free… Continue reading Cook Islands PM says China deals do not ‘compromise’ sovereignty
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Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative aims to offer EPF contributors the option of broader insurance coverage, as currently, 32 percent of healthcare… Continue reading Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary, says Dzulkefly

Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative aims to offer EPF contributors the option of broader insurance coverage, as currently, 32 percent of healthcare… Continue reading Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary, says Dzulkefly
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Auto sector to have minimum impact from SST expansion – CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector. In a research note, it said vehicle sales are already subject to a 10 per cent sales tax, while maintenance and repair services incur an 8.0… Continue reading Auto sector to have minimum impact from SST expansion – CIMB Securities

Auto sector to have minimum impact from SST expansion – CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector. In a research note, it said vehicle sales are already subject to a 10 per cent sales tax, while maintenance and repair services incur an 8.0… Continue reading Auto sector to have minimum impact from SST expansion – CIMB Securities

PDRM announces promotion and transfer of eight senior officers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the promotion and transfer of eight senior officers, including four state police chiefs, effective July 21. In a statement today, PDRM secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah said the changes include Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who has been appointed director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics… Continue reading PDRM announces promotion and transfer of eight senior officers
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PDRM announces promotion and transfer of eight senior officers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the promotion and transfer of eight senior officers, including four state police chiefs, effective July 21. In a statement today, PDRM secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah said the changes include Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who has been appointed director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics… Continue reading PDRM announces promotion and transfer of eight senior officers

No more imported food at official events, PM Anwar tells civil service

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed all government departments to cease using imported goods, particularly food, at official events, in a bid to promote local products. Speaking at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly, Anwar emphasised that using local produce will not only bolster the local economy but will also open wider opportunities… Continue reading No more imported food at official events, PM Anwar tells civil service
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No more imported food at official events, PM Anwar tells civil service

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed all government departments to cease using imported goods, particularly food, at official events, in a bid to promote local products. Speaking at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly, Anwar emphasised that using local produce will not only bolster the local economy but will also open wider opportunities… Continue reading No more imported food at official events, PM Anwar tells civil service
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Gula bertapis kekal tidak dikenakan cukai di bawah semakan SST – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Gula bertapis atau lebih dikenali sebagai gula putih, kekal tidak dikenakan cukai di bawah semakan semula Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) yang berkuat kuasa mulai 1 Julai 2025, kata Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Dalam kenyataannya hari ini, MOF berkata gula mentah yang digunakan dalam proses pengeluaran gula halus akan dikenakan Cukai Jualan sebanyak lima… Continue reading Gula bertapis kekal tidak dikenakan cukai di bawah semakan SST – MOF
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Baby who died after being pinned under father’s arm suffered lung injuries – Police

MELAKA: The post-mortem results of a three-month-old baby who died after being accidentally pinned under his father’s arm indicate that the infant suffered lung injuries. Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the injuries were likely caused by the pressure that made it difficult for the baby to breathe. “The post-mortem conducted by… Continue reading Baby who died after being pinned under father’s arm suffered lung injuries – Police

Refined sugar or white sugar remains tax-free under SST revision – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Refined sugar (or commonly known as white sugar) remains tax-free under the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) that will take effect on July 1, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF said in a statement today that raw sugar used in the production of refined sugar would be subject to… Continue reading Refined sugar or white sugar remains tax-free under SST revision – MOF

Refined sugar or white sugar remains tax-free under SST revision – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Refined sugar (or commonly known as white sugar) remains tax-free under the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) that will take effect on July 1, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF said in a statement today that raw sugar used in the production of refined sugar would be subject to… Continue reading Refined sugar or white sugar remains tax-free under SST revision – MOF
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Taktik edar dadah guna kereta sewa terbongkar, pasangan suami isteri antara empat ditahan

SEPANG: Polis berjaya membongkar taktik sindiket mengedar dadah menggunakan kereta sewa yang aktif sejak sembilan tahun lepas selepas menahan tiga lelaki dan seorang wanita dalam operasi di sekitar sini dua hari lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Sepang ACP Norhizam Bahaman berkata polis turut merampas pelbagai jenis dadah antaranya 515 gram syabu, 14 gram ketamin 65 gram… Continue reading Taktik edar dadah guna kereta sewa terbongkar, pasangan suami isteri antara empat ditahan
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Drug syndicate using rented cars: Married couple among four arrested

SEPANG: Police have uncovered a tactic using rented cars by a drug trafficking syndicate that has been operating for the past nine years, following the arrest of four individuals in the district last Wednesday. Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said a married couple and two men, aged between 27 and 39, were arrested in… Continue reading Drug syndicate using rented cars: Married couple among four arrested

Drug syndicate using rented cars: Married couple among four arrested

SEPANG: Police have uncovered a tactic using rented cars by a drug trafficking syndicate that has been operating for the past nine years, following the arrest of four individuals in the district last Wednesday. Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said a married couple and two men, aged between 27 and 39, were arrested in… Continue reading Drug syndicate using rented cars: Married couple among four arrested
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Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work

SYDNEY: Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”. Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X could face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32 million) for failing to comply with the legislation, which was passed… Continue reading Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work

Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work

SYDNEY: Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”. Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X could face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32 million) for failing to comply with the legislation, which was passed… Continue reading Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
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Hun Manet urges Malaysia, Cambodia to bolster tourism synergy

PHNOM PENH: Malaysia and Cambodia plan to collaborate and explore untapped potentials in tourism, which is a key revenue-generating sector for both countries. During a meeting with Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urged both governments to explore opportunities to bolster tourism between the two… Continue reading Hun Manet urges Malaysia, Cambodia to bolster tourism synergy

Hun Manet urges Malaysia, Cambodia to bolster tourism synergy

PHNOM PENH: Malaysia and Cambodia plan to collaborate and explore untapped potentials in tourism, which is a key revenue-generating sector for both countries. During a meeting with Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urged both governments to explore opportunities to bolster tourism between the two… Continue reading Hun Manet urges Malaysia, Cambodia to bolster tourism synergy
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Govt committed to reducing national deficit – Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to consistently reducing the country’s fiscal deficit to ensure a more sustainable economy and to maintain investor confidence. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the fiscal deficit was at 5.5 per cent when he assumed leadership in 2022. It was reduced… Continue reading Govt committed to reducing national deficit – Anwar

Pablo Barrios scores twice, Atletico Madrid sail past Sounders

PABLO Barrios’ brace lifted Atletico Madrid to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday, getting the Spanish side’s Group B campaign back on track. Axel Witsel also scored as Atletico rebounded to victory at Seattle’s home field after they began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Southern… Continue reading Pablo Barrios scores twice, Atletico Madrid sail past Sounders

Pablo Barrios scores twice, Atletico Madrid sail past Sounders

PABLO Barrios’ brace lifted Atletico Madrid to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday, getting the Spanish side’s Group B campaign back on track. Axel Witsel also scored as Atletico rebounded to victory at Seattle’s home field after they began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Southern… Continue reading Pablo Barrios scores twice, Atletico Madrid sail past Sounders
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Summoning golden Olympic memories, Paris parties like it’s 2024

PARISIANS had such unexpected fun at their Olympics last summer, that they are holding a public anniversary celebration to recapture the party mood, but not everyone is quite as enthusiastic. The Olympic rings will be projected on the Eiffel Tower and there will be a giant Olympic karaoke in front of the town hall on… Continue reading Summoning golden Olympic memories, Paris parties like it’s 2024

Summoning golden Olympic memories, Paris parties like it’s 2024

PARISIANS had such unexpected fun at their Olympics last summer, that they are holding a public anniversary celebration to recapture the party mood, but not everyone is quite as enthusiastic. The Olympic rings will be projected on the Eiffel Tower and there will be a giant Olympic karaoke in front of the town hall on… Continue reading Summoning golden Olympic memories, Paris parties like it’s 2024
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Malaysia sharpens its focus on becoming regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, chief executive officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said the country is… Continue reading Malaysia sharpens its focus on becoming regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub

Malaysia sharpens its focus on becoming regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, chief executive officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said the country is… Continue reading Malaysia sharpens its focus on becoming regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub
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GST not suitable for implementation yet because rakyat’s income still low – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government did not completely reject the proposal to re-implement… Continue reading GST not suitable for implementation yet because rakyat’s income still low – PM Anwar
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QSR Brands recognised as Top Employer for second consecutive year

KUALA LUMPUR: QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd is named the Top Employer in the Food & Beverage category at the SEEK People & Purpose Awards 2025 by JobStreet, marking the company’s second consecutive year winning the gold award in this category. QSR Brands chief executive officer and managing director, Nehchal Khanna, said the achievement reflects… Continue reading QSR Brands recognised as Top Employer for second consecutive year
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M’sian woman who fractured her foot manages to claim RM8.9k from PERKESO in just three days

A Malaysian woman who fractured her foot while on the way to work recently shared how she managed to receive her PERKESO (SOCSO) claim within just three days. @mikaylamajla said in a Threads post that she submitted her documents on 10 June this year and successfully received a claim from the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO)… Continue reading M’sian woman who fractured her foot manages to claim RM8.9k from PERKESO in just three days

Batik luar masih jadi pilihan pengguna?

KUALA LUMPUR: Sejak diwajibkan pemakaian batik dalam kalangan penjawat awam pada 2023, gelombang kraf tekstil itu dilihat semakin bangkit menambat hati pelbagai generasi. Di sebalik kerancakannya yang menjadi aspirasi kerajaan dalam mengukuhkan kesenian itu sebagai warisan kelangsungan budaya negara, realitinya, sokongan terhadap batik tempatan masih belum lagi mengakar utuh dalam sanubari masyarakat. Selepas hampir tiga… Continue reading Batik luar masih jadi pilihan pengguna?
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Larut MP’s mother-in-law killed in house fire in Ipoh

IPOH: The mother-in-law of Larut Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin died in a fire at a two-storey house in Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan, here last night. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Sayani Saidon, when confirming the matter, identified the woman as Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, while her husband,… Continue reading Larut MP’s mother-in-law killed in house fire in Ipoh
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KL High Court grants Najib DNAA in RM27 mln SRC case

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd. Justice K. Muniandy made the decision after allowing Najib’s application for the DNAA. A DNAA means the… Continue reading KL High Court grants Najib DNAA in RM27 mln SRC case
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GST belum sesuai dilaksanakan kerana pendapatan rakyat masih rendah – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Cukai Barang dan Perkhidmatan (GST) masih belum sesuai dilaksanakan semula berikutan nilai ambang pendapatan rakyat masih rendah, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Ketika menegaskan perkara itu, beliau yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata kerajaan tidak menolak sepenuhnya cadangan pelaksanaan semula GST yang juga sistem percukaian efisien dan telus, namun lebih mengutamakan kemampuan rakyat… Continue reading GST belum sesuai dilaksanakan kerana pendapatan rakyat masih rendah – PM Anwar
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Tarif AS lebih tinggi ke atas pesaing beri kelebihan kepada eksport kayu Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Eksport perkayuan Malaysia berpotensi mendapat kelebihan daya saing di pasaran Amerika Syarikat (AS) berikutan tarif lebih tinggi yang dikenakan kepada pesaing serantau seperti Vietnam dan Indonesia. Pengarah Bahagian Keluaran Hutan Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) Wan Tarmeze Wan Ariffin berkata Vietnam yang pernah menjadi pengeksport perabot terkemuka di rantau ini kini berdepan tarif… Continue reading Tarif AS lebih tinggi ke atas pesaing beri kelebihan kepada eksport kayu Malaysia
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How to make remake movies

IN the ever-growing graveyard of “live-action remakes nobody asked for,” How to Train Your Dragon has defied the odds by not only surviving but absolutely soaring. Directed by Dean DeBlois, the same creative genius behind the original animated trilogy, this live-action reboot dares to ask the question: What if Hollywood got one right for once?… Continue reading How to make remake movies

GST not suitable for implementation yet because rakyat’s income still low – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government did not completely reject the proposal to re-implement… Continue reading GST not suitable for implementation yet because rakyat’s income still low – PM Anwar