GST could add RM25bil to govt revenue, says Ahmad Maslan
KUALA LUMPUR: If the goods and sales tax (GST) was reimplemented, the government could have an extra RM25bil in revenue this year compared to the current sales and service tax (SST), said Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. Read full story
More studies to decide future of cabotage policy, says Transport Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Further studies will be conducted by the Transport Ministry on the direction of the nation’s cabotage policy, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Surgical strike: Cops bust gang of thieves targetting clinics in KL, S'gor
KUALA LUMPUR: A gang of robbers, responsible for 22 clinic break-ins in the city and Selangor, was busted with the arrests of four men and a woman. Read full story
More than 3,000 air tickets to Sabah, S'wak for Raya snapped up in two days, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 3,000 flight tickets were snapped up in just two days for those travelling to Sabah and Sarawak for the coming Hari Raya Aidifitri celebrations, says Anthony Loke. Read full story
Asean charter, centrality will guide the way to a solution in Myanmar, Zambry tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The situation in Myanmar should be addressed through Asean in line with its charter and the grouping’s principle of centrality, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Read full story
Johor declares March 26 replacement holiday if first day of Ramadan falls on Johor Ruler's birthday
JOHOR BARU: Johor has declared a replacement holiday on March 26 if the first day of Ramadan falls on Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar’s birthday, which is on March 23. Read full story
Muhyiddin expected to be charged March 10, MACC chief confirms
PUTRAJAYA: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to be charged in court on Friday (March 10). Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed this when contacted on Thursday (March 9). Read full story
Muhyiddin supporters gather at MACC headquarters
BERSATU leaders and members have gathered at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya to show their support for party president Muhyiddin Yassin. The former prime minister has been summoned to the anti-graft agency’s office at 11am today to assist in an ongoing investigation.
Nigeria postpones governorship elections by one week
NIGERIA’S electoral agency said yesterday it had postponed a weekend governorship election by one week following a court decision over the machines used in voting. The so-called BVAS machines are at the centre of a legal dispute over last month’s highly contested presidential election which Nigeria’s ruling APC party candidate won, but the opposition claims […]
Muhyiddin arrives at MACC amid speculation of arrest
BERSATU president Muhyiddin Yassin arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya at 11.17am today amid speculation he will be arrested. Speculation is rife the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman will be charged either later today or tomorrow.