Anticipated increase in illegals re-entry after Aidilfitri
ALOR GAJAH: Coastline patrols via Ops Benteng will be intensified to curb an expected increase of illegal immigrants’ entry through illegal landing spots along the Straits of Melaka after Aidilfitri. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) deputy director-general of operations Vice-Admiral Datuk Ibrahim Mohamed said there were possibilities that the migrants would attempt to find their way back into the country after […]
Saudi Arabia to increase VAT to 15 per cent
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia will increase its value added tax (VAT) from five per cent to 15 per cent as of July 2020 as part of its measures to confront the financial and economic impact of the Covid-19, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). In addition, the cost-of-living allowance shall also be discontinued as of June […]
Decision to allow sectors to increase operational capacity deemed timely
KUALA LUMPUR: The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) has lauded the National Security Council’s decision to allow all approved sectors to increase their operational capacity and operate fully without time constraints. It said the decision would ensure business continuity and sustainability that are crucial in rebuilding the country’s economy, and enabling small and medium enterprises in Malaysia to reignite and revive […]
Increase in arrest of defiers on 12th day of MCO
Kuala Lumpur: The number of individuals who defied the Movement Control Order (MCO) is still high with 649 people arrested until yesterday, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Of the total, he said, 73 of them had been charged in court and pleaded guilty to the offence. “The police have been given permission to […]
