188 illegals nabbed during raid at Kuala Lumpur nightclub
The immigration department said it detained 185 Indonesians - 106 men and 79 women - along with two Cambodians and two Nepalese aged between 21 and 35 for various offences.
‘Put on hold’: Stakeholders want Malaysian government to review expanded Sales and Service Tax
They said concerns have been raised over the SST’s cascading nature, lack of clarity and potential to erode household spending while squeezing business margins.
Industry concerns over Malaysia’s expanded Sales and Service Tax
The expanded SST will also put a dent in the thinning profits of building contractors who are struggling with higher operating costs, and could also affect the smooth flow of…
Tragic accident claims 15 lives, mostly students, in bus crash on Malaysia’s East-West Highway
A total of 48 people were involved, including 42 students, a bus driver, an attendant, and four occupants from the other vehicle, Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani…
Malaysia’s expanded Sales and Service Tax comes into effect July 1
In a statement on Monday, June 9, the Finance Ministry said this measure is to strengthen the country's fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.
Social pension, co-housing arrangements to provide boost to Malaysia’s growing elderly population
In the republic, seniors may consider co-living facilities on short-term leases, differing from assisted living or community care apartments. This type of accommodation provides…
Malaysian political cartoonist’s travel ban stirs anger, but police call it a mistake
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered the police to provide an explanation, stating that the government “respects personal freedom, provided it does not compromise national…
Malaysians advised to prepare for hotter days
Meteorological Department’s director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the main cause for current hot and humid weather is the Southwest Monsoon that began on May 10, with…
Check before making further decision, Higher Education Ministry urges Harvard-bound Malaysians
This comes after the US State Department’s instruction to consulates worldwide on Friday (June 6) to resume processing visa applications of international students admitted to…
Malaysia’s street vendors get gas rule break
Small and micro-scale food and beverage traders will be exempted from enforcement measures under the ongoing Ops Gasak, which began on May 1 until Oct 31, is meant to curb…