Tax Matters – Educate, instead of penalising, SMEs on compliance issues
THE owners of SMEs in many cases do not understand the difference between themselves as individual shareholders and the company as a separate entity. There is always a tendency to mix up their private and corporate proceeds and expenses thereby distorting the tax liabilities of the SMEs and the owners. Majority of the shareholders of […]
Made in USA reflation trade is a globally unwanted export
(April 5): The U.S. bond tantrum is sending a chill through indebted countries which have for years paid less to borrow more. As the American economy powers ahead, government bond yields from Australia to Italy are taking the cue and following those of the U.S. upwards. Those higher costs threaten to undermine a flagging recovery […]
ECRL back to original route, estimated cost RM50b
THE Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will be improved and realigned to its original route, with an estimated construction cost of RM50 billion. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said his ministry has decided to change the alignment of Section C of the ECRL to […]
Malaysia and Brunei discuss vaccine diplomacy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei discussed the possible cooperation in vaccine diplomacy which would revolve around three issues as a sign of the commitment of both countries to work closely in addressing the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The cooperation between Malaysia and Brunei would include a reciprocal vaccination arrangement for both nationals […]
Court of Appeal rejects Najib’s attempt to delay appeal hearing for 1MDB documents related to Jho Low, Zeti Aziz
PUTRAJAYA, April 5 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to adjourn his appeal hearing against his conviction and jail sentence for misappropriation of RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd funds. Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil in chairing a three-member panel, said there were insufficient grounds […]
Federal Court dismisses Zahid’s bid to consolidate CBT charges from 12 to three
PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Federal Court has dismissed a bid by former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to consolidate his 12 criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges over funds belonging to Yayasan Akalbudi into three charges. This follows the unanimous decision of a three-man Court of Appeal bench on June 23,2020 to […]
Mahkamah tolak permohonan Najib tangguh dengar rayuan SRC
PUTRAJAYA – Rayuan Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak terhadap sabitan dan hukuman penjara 12 tahun dan denda RM210 juta atas kesalahan menyeleweng RM42 juta dana SRC International Sdn Bhd diteruskan hari ini selepas Mahkamah Rayuan menolak permohonan bekas Perdana Menteri itu untuk menangguhkan pendengarannya. Panel tiga hakim diketuai Hakim Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil menolak […]
Bazaar China padam gambar Lisa Blackpink, dipercayai berkaitan isu kapas Xinjiang
BINTANG K-pop Lisa dari kumpulan Blackpink antara artis terbaharu yang dipercayai terlibat dengan kontroversi kapas buatan Xinjiang, China. Baru-baru ini, Lisa tampil di muka depan majalah Harper’s Bazaar China untuk edisi April 2021 berdasarkan beberapa gambar yang dimuat naik oleh majalah itu di media sosial. Bagaimanapun, portal berita K-pop Koreaboo melaporkan bahawa gambar-gambar tersebut telah dipadam daripada profil media […]
‘James Bond’ nak turun padang promosi filem
London: Pelakon Daniel Craig, 53, merancang mahu turun padang mempromosikan sendiri sekuel James Bond lakonan terakhirnya, No Time To Die yang bakal ditayangan pada September nanti. Craig memilih untuk menghadiri acara tayangan perdana filem itu berbanding melakukan sesi promosi menerusi talian seperti di Zoom sebagaimana dilakukan kebanyakan artis sekarang. Setakat ini, dia merancang untuk berbuat […]
