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Quit harping only on Chinese education, Chua tells MCA

Quit harping only on Chinese education, Chua tells MCA

Ex-president says party has failed to address Chinese community's cost-of-living woes.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Departure levy to replace tourism tax, likely to generate RM1 billion

Departure levy to replace tourism tax, likely to generate RM1 billion

Removing tourism tax in line with WTO rules on double taxation, say sources, as Putrajaya mulls imposing levy in September.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
First, business class air travellers to pay higher departure levy

First, business class air travellers to pay higher departure levy

Move to make the rich subsidise the poor follows Finance Ministry rethink of earlier charges, say sources.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
DAP now like govt lapdog, says ex-MCA president Chua

DAP now like govt lapdog, says ex-MCA president Chua

MCA should use DAP’s opposition tactics against it, says former BN party leader.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Guan Eng's performance so far impressive, concedes ex-MCA chief

Guan Eng's performance so far impressive, concedes ex-MCA chief

Dr Chua Soi Lek says DAP ministers are getting work done while other ministers are underperforming.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Matriculation intake increase a compromise, says Perak DAP chief

Matriculation intake increase a compromise, says Perak DAP chief

Nga Kor Ming says Pakatan can't immediately scrap 'pathetic' quota system implemented by BN. 

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
MPs get to question more with Ministry Day, says deputy speaker

MPs get to question more with Ministry Day, says deputy speaker

Nga Kor Ming says specific days will be earmarked for relevant ministers to answer questions instead of having them on standby all the time.

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Pig farming in Malaysia forever changed 20 years after Nipah outbreak 

Pig farming in Malaysia forever changed 20 years after Nipah outbreak 

Many small-time rearers had to close, but those that survived are making innovations and changing the industry. 

Khoo Gek San5 years ago
Departure levy last thing tourism industry needs, say players

Departure levy last thing tourism industry needs, say players

Regional rivals wooing international visitors while Malaysia seems to be doing the opposite. 

Khoo Gek San6 years ago
Pakatan to act against absent MPs after equal status bill failure

Pakatan to act against absent MPs after equal status bill failure

4 missing lawmakers must provide good excuse for missing the vote to amend Article 1(2) to restore position of Sabah and Sarawak in the federation.

Khoo Gek San6 years ago
Coffee shops to hike up prices to offset sugar tax

Coffee shops to hike up prices to offset sugar tax

Restaurant operators also considering 50 sen charge for non-drinkers as many expect drop in orders. 

Khoo Gek San6 years ago
Drop in Singapore tourist arrivals no surprise, say tour guides

Drop in Singapore tourist arrivals no surprise, say tour guides

They say tourists angered by hours-long wait to clear immigration, dirty restrooms.

Khoo Gek San6 years ago

Travel agents hire extra security to ward off tourist-targeting thieves

They also have support services to help visitors report lost passports, obtain new ID documents while on holiday.

Khoo Gek San6 years ago
Johor F&B outlets hit hard by dip in Singapore tourist arrivals

Johor F&B outlets hit hard by dip in Singapore tourist arrivals

Industry players say tensions between countries, delays at immigration counters among reasons for falling number.

Khoo Gek San6 years ago
Local planters scramble to meet China’s durian demand

Local planters scramble to meet China’s durian demand

Malaysian growers are ditching oil palms for durian trees to meet rising demand for the thorny fruit.

Khoo Gek San6 years ago