US-China trade war will affect Malaysia, says former second finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing China-US trade war is of concern because the two countries are crucial trading partners of Malaysia, says former second finance minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Read full story
MOHE has no plans to write off B40 students’ PTPTN debts
THE government has no plans to write off National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) debts of B40 students, Higher Education Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin told parliament.
Agreement to form unity govt is best for political stability, says Fahmi
THE cooperation agreement among coalitions to form the unity government – inked last December – can be seen as the foundation for political stability, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the agreement had proved to be the best guide for the public, as well as party leaders and supporters, to understand each other, have […]
Tax officials raid BBC India office after critical documentary
INDIAN tax authorities raided BBC’s New Delhi offices on Tuesday, weeks after it aired a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s actions during deadly sectarian riots in 2002. Police sealed off the building and half a dozen officers were stationed outside the office – which occupies two floors – to prevent people from entering or […]
Reinstatement of RM10,000 fine does not affect his position, says Sungkai rep
PERAK exco A. Sivanesan said his position as an assemblyman is not affected by the Federal Court’s reinstatement of a RM10,000 penalty against him yesterday. The state human resources, health and Indian community affairs committee chairman, who is the representative for Sungkai, said the Federal Court’s decision does not fall into the ambit of article […]
UK unemployment stable but inflation hits wages again
BRITISH unemployment held close to its historical low but wages continue to be outstripped by rampant inflation, official data showed today. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7% in the three months to the end of December compared with the three months to the end of November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Sibu scrap metal dealer charged with RM400,000 fraud
SIBU: A scrap metal dealer accused of fraudulently concealing funds belonging to another person, to the tune of RM400,000 has claimed trial to the charge. Read full story
Not the right time to implement GST as inflation will worsen, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be a drastic increase in the price of goods if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is introduced now, says former second finance minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Read full story
System update soon for JPJ app, website to enhance security, says Transport Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) app and website will soon feature new security updates, says the Transport Minister. Read full story
PBRS support shows Barisan aims to mend fences with GRS, says analyst
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional component Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) pledging support for Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor shows that efforts are under way to patch things up with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) after last month’s political crisis, says an analyst. Read full story