Budget 2022: Malaysia needs GST to weather turbulence ahead, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Panelists at the Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) 2022 Post-Budget Dialogue were mooting for the reinstatement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or the inclusion of a similar tax structure under the current tax regime in order to widen the government’s tax revenue base to prepare for turbulent times ahead.

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MIEA urges govt to extend housing loan scheme to M40

PETALING JAYA (Nov 1): Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) called for the government's attention in encouraging M40’s homeownership by extending the housing loan scheme to M40 income group as well as a move to stimulate the property market.

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High Court allows prosecution to start impeachment bid on Rosmah

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): The High Court on Thursday (Oct 21) allowed the prosecution to commence impeachment proceedings against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (pictured), which will see them using her statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) about her money-laundering case to grill her over her testimony in the ongoing solar hybrid project graft trial.

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