Government

Malaysians pinched hard by rising price of essential goods

The price increase has made daily budgeting and purchasing tougher, especially to meet the demand of households  by S BIRRUNTHA…

2 hours ago

Govt conducting engagement sessions to review taxes

This is to ensure the agenda to drive economic growth does not affect sectors that are in recovery process THE…

6 days ago

PM Anwar eases concerns on proposed capital gains tax

by P PREM KUMAR / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is…

2 weeks ago

Would Menu Rahmah face the same fate as Menu 1Malaysia?

Many predict that the initiative is not sustainable for the long run since it is not subsidised by the govt …

2 weeks ago

Leaky roof in a monsoon

SO HERE we are. It’s 2023 but it still feels like 2022. Food prices are still too high and people…

2 weeks ago

Muhyiddin: Allocate RM300,000 to all MPs in flooded areas

by S BIRRUNTHA THE government should give an allocation of at least RM300,000 to all MPs, including the Opposition, whose areas…

2 weeks ago

Make pre-tenancy course compulsory for PPR – Expert

THE government has been urged to introduce a compulsory pre-tenancy course to provide awareness and knowledge to prospective tenants of…

3 weeks ago

An Erdogan mea culpa must precede Turkey’s recovery

As the Sichuan quake of 2008 showed, an acknowledgment of past failures is essential to building back better  A DEVASTATING…

4 weeks ago

MGA urges govt to maintain energy, climate policies

As the cleanest fossil fuel, natural gas plays an important role in balancing the energy trilemma, providing secure, reliable and…

4 weeks ago

Govt to establish natural rubber guideline

by AFIQ HANIF / Pic source Fadillah Yusof’s Facebook THE government is considering establishing the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) guideline…

4 weeks ago

Malays’ median EPF savings down to RM5,500

by JUNE MOH / pic BERNAMA MALAYS’ median Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings fell to RM5,500 in 2022 from RM16,900 in…

1 month ago

Suit over termination of HSR Project: Two former prime ministers, three others ordered to file defence

KUALA LUMPUR – The High Court today ordered former prime ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin,…

2 months ago

Open tender policy can increase national income level – Ahmad Maslan

THE implementation of an open tender policy would lead to cost reduction for the government while boosting national income, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk…

2 months ago