KUALA LUMPUR: All ministers would be assigned daily to announce follow-up policies and programmes to the MADANI Economy concept, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this is because the economic framework will be served as a foundation for several other specific policies that are scheduled to be
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s taxation policies must be guided by two fundamental principles, namely to tax when it is absolutely necessary and it should not be considered as a burden to taxpayers, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Our intention is, of course, to encourage them to be more productive
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veteran associations have welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to participate in the empowerment programmes for the group. Persatuan Kebajikan Briged Ex-Gurkha Malaya 4RAMD chairman Ahmad Damanhuri Arshad said that currently, training
CANBERRA: The Australian government on Tuesday welcomed the draft decision from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) not to list the Great Barrier Reef “in danger,” reported Xinhua. Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek said the draft decision cited “significant progress” being made on climate change, water
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar in early trade today but was higher against other major currencies as market participants remain cautious about global monetary policy tightening measures. At 9 am, the local note decreased to 4.5060/5125 against the greenback compared with 4.5050/5090 at Monday’s
DUBAI: The largest oil company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating its target to reach net zero emissions by 2045 instead of 2050, reported Xinhua, quoting Emirates News Agency (WAM). According to the report, the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) also plans to achieve zero methane
PUTRAJAYA: As a founding member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Malaysia remains committed to promote full respect and protection of religious scriptures and combating the increasingly Islamophobic sentiments. The national statement was delivered yesterday by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Mohamad Alamin, who led Malaysia’s delegation to
WASHINGTON: The company formerly known as Twitter took the “X” logo down from atop its headquarters building in San Francisco after city officials said the sign was installed without a permit, reported Sputnik, quoting NPR. The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection received 24 complaints about the sign, including concerns
ATHENS: A drunk driver who wrecked his car early on Monday morning caused a major fire on the Greek island of Chios, German news agency (dpa) quoted a report from state broadcaster ERT. The driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a bush on the side of the
KUALA LUMPUR: The electronic invoicing or e-invoicing system will be implemented in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024), echoing the government’s digitalisation agenda. Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Nizom Sairi said e-invoicing would streamline and enhance the country’s tax system, promote transparency
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