A Commentary By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, June 12 (Bernama) – Effective July 1, Malaysians will see a revised and extended version of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), one that, on closer inspection, was carefully crafted to strike a delicate balance between fairness, economic resilience and sustainable long-term financial stability for the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Sales and Service Tax (SST) revision and expansion exemplify the government’s commitment to progressive and equitable taxation that strengthens fiscal position while protecting those who need it most, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s general insurance industry is set to expand further in the next few years due to greater awareness of the importance of insurance coverage after the unfortunate Putra Heights gas explosion, which caused extensive damage to homes and properties.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Third Meishan Satellite Application Industry Development Conference officially opened in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, bringing together experts in aerospace, remote sensing, and international cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Chinese company Midea, the world’s largest producer of residential inverter air conditioners (ACs), has drawn attention to its self-developed inverter compressor following teardown reviews of ACs by influencers in Malaysia and Thailand, which have sparked widespread discussion.
From Nor Baizura Basri
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 (Bernama) -- It was a cold morning in San Francisco, and my stomach was growling for food. As I munched on the snacks available in my hotel room, the day had started early with the sun shining brightly before 6 am.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has invited all interested stakeholders and the public to provide their feedback on the proposed block exemption application for vessel sharing agreements (VSAs), as outlined in its consultation document.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional digital hub, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to power critical infrastructure for the sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- The rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies will be implemented in the second half of 2025, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Energy and technology company Uzma Bhd said it has secured Malaysia’s Pembangunan Satelit Penderiaan Jauh Negara (PSPJN) remote sensing satellite development project.
From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
TAIPEI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Synology Inc, a Taiwan-based data management technology provider, is ramping up efforts to increase its brand presence among businesses in Malaysia, which currently account for nearly 70 per cent of its overall customer base.
