Saudi Arabia triples VAT rate amid oil slump, virus battle
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will triple its value added tax rate and suspend a cost of living allowance for state workers, it said on Monday, seeking to shield finances hit by low oil prices and a slump in demand for its lifeline export worsened by the new coronavirus. Historic oil output cuts agreed by Riyadh and […]
Stagger Raya visits, health DG advises hosts
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the issue is not the number but people must follow the SOPs laid out by the government. PUTRAJAYA: The health ministry today suggested that hosts stagger the visits of those coming over to their homes to celebrate Hari Raya to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection. Commenting on […]
Health D-G: ‘20 visitors’ during Aidilfitri refers only to family members, must take into account size of homes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The Ministry of Health said today that the “20 visitors per…
Rejected BPN applicants have until May 31 to appeal, says IRB
REJECTED Bantuan Prihatin Nasional applicants can appeal to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) from today until…
Health D-G: Antibody Rapid Test Kit offered in private clinics not for Covid-19 diagnosis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The Antibody Rapid Test Kit (ARTK) offered in private clinics for…
Smooth food distribution at locked-down PJ Old Town, says MP
THE majority of residents in PJ Old Town, which has been placed under lockdown, have received…