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.
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Spike-tacular search for Penang’s best durian
So many factors must be weighed before a durian can be declared “king”, and about 50 durian orchard owners and sellers brought their best fruits to pit against one another in…
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…
Still looking for closure
On June 6, 1976, the Double Six Tragedy claimed the lives of then Chief Minister, Tun Fuad Stephens, and several key state ministers when the GAF N-22B Nomad aircraft they were on…
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…
Traditional river conservation is turned into eco-tourism in Malaysia’s Kiulu
At the heart of this effort is the tagal system — a community-led river management method that prohibits fishing in selected stretches to allow fish populations to recover. What…
Malaysian retiree swindled for sperm by “alleged beautiful woman in Hong Kong”
The 57-year-old saw an advertisement on social media stating that the woman wanted to bear a child and that there would be a reward of RM1.08mil for the man chosen. The retiree,…
Malaysia PM Anwar files appeal against High Court’s dismissal of bid to refer immunity questions to apex court
The application by Anwar was in relation to a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by his former research assistant, Muhammad Yusoff Rawther, who claimed sexual assault by Anwar in…
Penang’s new char koay teow champion dishes out culinary excellence
Ong won the coveted title for dishing out the state’s best char koay teow at an intense cooking competition held at the Toi Shan Ningyang Wui Kwon clan temple in King Street on…