Government Policies

Malaysians Face Higher Fruit Prices as Import Costs Surge from July

From July 1, Malaysia faces increased imported fruit prices due to a new sales tax, rising freight costs, and higher…

9 months ago

Charles Santiago Supports MEF’s Push to Employ Refugees in Malaysia

Former MP Charles Santiago supports integrating over 185,000 refugees into Malaysia's workforce, emphasizing their economic potential and reducing labor shortages.

9 months ago

MCA Youth’s Saw Yee Fung Questions Anwar on claims of RM20b national debt cut

Saw Yee Fung criticizes Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for misrepresenting Malaysia's debt situation, urging transparency and effective economic policies amid…

10 months ago

SST Expansion Fuels Malaysia’s Subscription & Rental Boom

Malaysia's economy relies on strong domestic consumption, driven by subscription and rental models, amidst rising household debt and SST modifications.

10 months ago

Anwar’s Hamlet Dilemma: To Tax or Not, as Malaysia Faces Reform Challenges

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim advocates tax reforms and subsidy rationalization in Malaysia, addressing challenges while ensuring support for the underprivileged.

10 months ago

Malaysia’s Vape Bans Spark Calls for Balanced Regulation Over Prohibition

State-level vape bans in Malaysia raise concerns about black markets and public health, urging enforcement of existing regulations instead of…

10 months ago

Samenta Urges Putrajaya to Rethink SME Tax Threshold

Samenta urges the government to exempt smaller enterprises from new SST changes, proposing a higher turnover threshold for taxation.

10 months ago

Will Malaysia’s SMEs Survive By Luck or By Leadership? A Call for Stimulus Innovation

Malaysian SMEs struggle post-pandemic amid inflation and neglect from the government, highlighting the urgent need for targeted stimulus and innovative…

10 months ago

All job contracts must be stamped from next year: Tax Man

Starting January 1, 2026, all Malaysian employment contracts must be stamped, incurring a RM10 fee.

10 months ago

MMA Urges Swift Cabinet Approval for Long-Overdue GP Consultation Fee Hike

MMA calls for urgent Cabinet approval to increase private GP consultation fees, unchanged for 33 years, to ease financial strain…

10 months ago

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