Category: General

NOT THE RIGHT TIME TO BRING BACK GST — STEVEN SIM

The government is not disputing the goods and services tax (GST), either in terms of its strengths or weaknesses, but rather the timing to implement it, said Deputy Minister of Finance II Steven Sim Chee Keong.He said the government’s view

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BUDGET 2024: MOH HOPING FOR HIGHER ALLOCATION

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is hoping for higher allocation under the national Budget 2024 to enable it to carry out more initiatives for the wellbeing of the people.Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said these initiatives include upgrading 436 dilapidated h…

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2023 GANGNAM FESTIVAL K-POP CONCERT HAPPENING OCT 8

The 2023 Gangnam Festival, a massive K-pop festival will be held from Oct 5 to 9, in Seoul’s K-pop heartland, Gangnam, celebrating its 12th year anniversary.The event, which has gained the attention of global citizens worldwide thanks to singer PSY’s

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BUDGET 2024: KKD PROPOSES 5G ADOPTION GRANT FOR MSMES

The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is proposing for the government to introduce a special grant under Budget 2024 to facilitate 5G adoption among the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the proposal…

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JEPAK BY-ELECTION ON NOV 4

The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 4 as polling day for the Jepak state by-election in Sarawak.It also set Oct 21 for the nomination day, while early voting is on Oct 31.The dates were announced by EC deputy chairman

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