EPF contribution on foreign workers stays at 2pc, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution on foreign workers will remain at 2 per cent. He was while there were proposals for 12 per cent,…
Appellate court sets May 6 for ruling on govt’s appeal against pension adjustment for MAF retirees
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Court of Appeal has set May 6 this year to deliver its decision on an appeal by the government, Malaysian Armed Forces Council and two other parties, against a ruling that granted pension adjustments for…
‘Small, small, don’t worry’: Anwar assures public on electricity tariff hike, clarifies confusion over 14pc increase
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the electricity tariffs for users in Peninsular Malaysia, under the implementation of the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT), will not be a disadvantage to the public. He…
Madani government to optimise country’s economic wealth for all segments of society, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The Madani Government will ensure that the distribution of the country’s economic wealth is being optimised for the nation’s development to benefit all segments of the society, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. “The…
PM Anwar: Government proposes mandatory 2pc EPF contribution for foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The government has proposed to implement a mandatory two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate on foreign workers, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the rate was lower than the…
Uzbek President to embark on official visit to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Malaysia on February 4 to 5 for an official trip, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA). The visit, made at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk…
Umrah fraud allegations: Motac revokes license of al Quds Umrah & Tours effective Jan 24
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has revoked the licence of Al Quds Umrah & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd effective January 24, following its alleged involvement in an umrah fraud case that left many…
Court rejects defence’s objection over ‘lack of details’ in neglect charge, Zayn Rayyan’s parents to face trial this afternoon
PETALING JAYA, Feb 3 — The Sessions Court here today dismissed the defence’s preliminary objection, which contended that the charge against Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s parents of neglecting their six-year-old autistic son in a manner likely to cause physical harm,…
DAP Penang slams PAS over comments on Chinese family names, offers to provide cultural course
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 3 — DAP Penang has announced its readiness to seek funding and support from prominent cultural figures to organise a course for PAS leaders and members. The initiative aims to resolve misconceptions and myths surrounding Chinese family…
Saying Trump’s tariff war could be like Covid, Guan Eng urges Malaysia to brace for collateral damage
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — A global trade war sparked by newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have the same devastating effects on inflation and economic growth as the Covid-19 pandemic, warned DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng. The…
