KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) — The Sales and Services Tax (SST) is no longer fit for a rapidly growing and economically progressive economy such as Malaysia and it is imperative for the country to expand and diversify its tax base, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said Ma …

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Persatuan Ummah Sejahtera Malaysia (PasMa) president Phahrolrazi Mat Zawawi admitted there were voices calling for PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's removal during the NGO's meeting on Aug 31 in Kota Bharu. However, he clarified these were the personal opinion of certain PAS members and not …

Selangor Perkasa appears to be unmoved by former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's remarks that Malays are "lazy" and has instead jumped to the former prime minister's defence. Instead, the Malay-rights group in which Mahathir is a patron, told other races not to be startled w …

The recent unleashing of the Sedition Act upon dissenting voices has revealed the prime minister's true authoritarian colours, said an international human rights group. “The Malaysian government is increasingly using the Sedition Act to instill fear and silence in political opponents and critic …

All eyes on progressives at PAS muktamar FREE YOURSAY ‘What is religiosity if it lacks compassion, justice, empathy, fairness?’ All eyes on progressives at PAS muktamar

Judges serve the law, not serve politicians FREE YOURSAY ‘The implication of CJ's urging to the judges is serious, even…’ Judges serve the law, not serve politicians

DAP: Printing exam papers abroad 'silly, wasteful' Segambut MP says the proposal to plug the leak shows incompetence. DAP: Printing exam papers abroad 'silly, wasteful'

Sept 16 cue to address East M'sia discontent NGO says with M'sia Day coming, timely to note many in Sabah, S'wak feel left out. Sept 16 cue to address East M'sia discontent

Sedition Act victims gather to kickoff new drive They will send Gerakan Hapus Akta Hasutan off to fight the draconian law. Sedition Act victims gather to kickoff new drive

Damn Umno's views, Zam tells 'western' Najib The ex-minister takes a sarcastic swipe at the PM, telling him to ignore those 'beneath' him. Damn Umno's views, Zam tells 'western' Najib

Reveal 85 GST-exempted items, gov't urged A youth movement claims that the Malaysian version of GST appears to have a hidden agenda. Reveal 85 GST-exempted items, gov't urged

Boost public transport to S'pore, gov't urged This is vital due to steep toll hikes to use Causeway, says Senai rep Wong Shu Qi. Boost public transport to S'pore, gov't urged

Zahid: I'm not racist, just defending Malay rights 'Only Malays can defend their rights, but we are not denying the rights of others'. Zahid: I'm not racist, just defending Malay rights

'PasMa wants Hadi out, labels him politically inept' The latest claim comes from PAS central committee member Nasrudin Hassan. 'PasMa wants Hadi out, labels him politically inept'