Malacca Minorities ask for privilege of ASB investment in Budget 2016


MALACCA: The Portuguese community here has urged the Finance Ministry to extend the privilege of investment in the Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) to the 'Baba and Nyonya' and the 'Malacca Chitti' communities under Budget 2016.

Melaka Pembela Representative for Malacca Minorities, Joseph Sta Maria (pic) said this was imperative as income derived from the special scheme would help the two communities in education and other aspects.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
ASB , Malacca , minorities , Budget 2016

Next In Nation

Over 2 million CSAM, porn files unearthed in police ops since 2024
Support system, early intervention vital in curbing drug abuse among youths, says Sabah minister
SDB says open to cutting RM300mil PacifiCity claim but credible investor needed
Cops: Kids nabbed under Ops Pedo made and sold explicit animated content
Ramanan hints at good news for TVET grads in Budget 2027
Jan 7 set for decision on Malaysian Bar's appeal over Najib's sentence reduction
Anwar raises fate of 55 Malaysians in call with Nepal PM
Thai national among two arrested for misappropriating petrol
Police detain three actors linked to viral Rukun Negara theatre video
Migrants turn to sea routes to sneak into Kelantan, say cops

Others Also Read