(Video) What Budget 2027 means for the M40
PETALING JAYA: Not sure about the latest tax relief in Budget 2027? How about the new income tax rate?
Budget 2027: Mitra gets RM150mil to boost Indian community programmes
PUTRAJAYA: The increase in the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra) allocation from RM100mil to RM150mil under Budget 2027 is aimed at ensuring that its programmes benefit the Indian community, including through skills training for youths.
Budget 2027: Tax relief for care of pets includes vaccination, sterilisation
KUALA LUMPUR: The government proposes expanding the scope of individual income tax relief for lifestyle to include pet care expenses, such as vaccinations and sterilisation treatments by registered veterinary services.
MPs press for urgent review of Flying Doctor aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawmakers have called for an immediate review of the safety of aircraft used to transport healthcare workers following the fatal Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Sarawak last month.
Budget 2027: Mapsu welcomes new welfare incentives for healthcare workers
KOTA KINABALU: Healthcare workers have welcomed the government's welfare measures under Budget 2027, calling the latest incentives a meaningful recognition of their commitment and sacrifices.
MSMEs exempted from minimum wage risk losing workers, says Hamzah
PETALING JAYA: Exempting some micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the proposed RM2,000 minimum wage could see them lose workers to larger employers offering higher pay, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Hamzah proposes return of GST at revised rate
PETALING JAYA: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has proposed bringing back the goods and services tax (GST), but at a revised rate.
Fill Sabah hospital staffing gaps first with 9,000 permanent positions, says state Asst Minister
KOTA KINABALU: Hospitals with critical staff shortages must be prioritised to receive medical officers who accept permanent positions offered to 9,000 contract doctors under Budget 2027.
Budget 2027: Increased financial aid, elderly care measures vital for ageing nation, say academicians
KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in the Senior Citizens Assistance allocation to RM1.3bil, along with measures to reduce care costs under Budget 2027, is a crucial effort to strengthen elderly welfare as Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation.
