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Slap anti-profiteering charge on telcos too – Govt flip-flop on GST for prepaid shows its bias, which hurts petty traders. http://owl.li/2Y89EB Slap anti-profiteering charge on telcos tooowl.liGovt flip-flop on GST for prepaid shows its bias, which hurts petty traders. Malaysiakini’s Fac …

PKR asks Sarawak CM Adenan Satem why state govt sold profitable Sacofa to Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS). PKR: Why did Sarawak govt sell Sacofa?www.kinibiz.comPKR today asked Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem why the state is selling its telecommunications infrastructure company Sacofa Sdn Bhd – a …

IPOH, Jan 12 (Bernama) — The government is planning to set up urban transformation centres (UTCs) in four states which do not have such centres. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said the states were Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Perlis. “The government is still in discussio …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) — It is appropriate for the government to consider raising the rate of contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for the workers, said the president of the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Datuk Azih Muda. He sai …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — As most families do not spend sufficient quality time with their children, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggests the Government provide school and classroom atmosphere to mould students with a high sense of morality. The former prime minister said parents, especiall …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) — The government is mulling over a need to increase compound rates for open burning to deter offenders. In view of this, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said the ministry would hold discussions with the Attorney-General’s …

KOTA BAHARU, Oct 13 (Bernama) — The Kelantan state assembly was today told several measures had been taken to realise the implementation of the Syariah Criminal Code II or hudud law in Kelantan. State Islamic Development, Propagation, Information and Regional Relations Committee chairman Datuk …

More for spying than fighting crime in Budget BUDGET 2015 Figures show the govt is more interested in opposition than… More for spying than fighting crime in Budget

Nuclear power plants spell danger, warns think tank Instead the govt should pay greater attention to turning waste into energy. Nuclear power plants spell danger, warns think tank

NILAI, Aug 19 (Bernama) — The Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry wants the government to re-establish the ‘Fund For Food’ to assist the country’s agriculture sector. Its minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob said this was because the RM2 billion fund set up by the …

Kula: Govt wavering causes cynicism COMMENT DAP MP points to gap between noble intent, enfeebled will on issues. Kula: Govt wavering causes cynicism

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — Indonesian workers in Malaysia have been reminded to engage the services of agencies or institutions that are recognised by the government when planning to return home. Deputy Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono said apart from being legitimate, such se …

PUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) — To curb leakage and wastage, the government’s procurement process should be efficient and transparent, says Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. “Every year, the Auditor General’s Report shows materials a …

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) — The government is committed to improving industrial safety in order to attract more investors to Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. To assuage industry’s concerns over prevention, protection and safety, RM8.0 million has been allocated for the pr …

PUTRAJAYA: The public may be given free entry for one month to visit the giant pandas on loan from China at Zoo Negara after they are given new names by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on June 25. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said he will propose it to …