MCA proposes reforms to stamp duty on employment contracts

07-06-2025

MCA suggested several improvements to the employment contract stamp duty to bring it to modernise policies to reflect current economic realities.
Party vice-president Lawrence Low proposed that the existing exemption threshold be increased from RM300 per month to RM3,000, in line with the personal income tax exemption level, as a short-term measure.

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Anwar: Federal Government Committed To Defending Sabah's Rights And Sovereignty

BusinessToday

6 hours ago

BusinessToday

Anwar: Federal Government Committed To Defending Sabah's Rights And Sovereignty

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the federal government's unwavering commitment to defending Sabah's rights and Malaysia's territorial sovereignty, declaring that Putrajaya is prepared to take the matter to international courts if necessary. 'Sabah is an integral part of Malaysia. We will not allow even an inch of our land or sea to be encroached upon. 'Whether in Spanish courts or any other international forum, we will fight to the maximum to defend Sabah's rights,' Anwar said. He stressed that the government has already committed tens of millions of ringgit, possibly up to RM100 million, toward legal efforts to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, following ongoing foreign claims on Sabah. Underscoring his administration's commitment to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Anwar said the federal government is working closely with Sabah to meet long-standing development demands, ensure strong state-federal relations and deliver on key infrastructure promises. Among the milestones highlighted was the doubling of the interim special grant for Sabah from RM300 million to RM600 million, and the RM10 billion allocation to complete the long-delayed Pan Borneo Highway. 'The project was delayed under the previous government. It may not be completed yet, but the funding has been approved and work is progressing,' Anwar noted. He also announced significant steps to empower Sabah in managing its own utilities, including full authority over electricity supply and RM3.54 billion in subsidies through 2030. To address chronic water issues, Anwar said RM300 million has been approved, alongside the transfer of smaller-scale infrastructure projects (under RM50 million) to the state's control. 'Our commitment is not just legal or political, it is developmental and structural. Sabah's future is Malaysia's future,' he concluded.

Free Malaysia Today

9 hours ago

Free Malaysia Today

Wee should join PAS, quips DAP man

DAP's Chong Zhemin (left) said MCA president Wee Ka Siong and his party would be welcomed by PAS. KUALA LUMPUR : A DAP MP has cynically urged MCA president Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) to join PAS because he was constantly looking at the opposition bloc when debating the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today. Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) made the suggestion after Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Alice Lau advised Wee to not just look at the opposition benches while delivering his speech. Citing the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders, Lau said MPs were supposed to address the speaker presiding over the proceedings rather than any bloc in the House. Chong then quipped: 'Since the Ayer Hitam MP is only addressing the opposition, he can join them. He should join PAS … I'm sure PAS welcomes MCA.' Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) stood up to defend Wee, saying the MCA president was looking towards the opposition bloc as he was 'supported' there. 'He cannot look (towards the government bloc) because DAP attacks him,' said the Bersatu vice-president. Both MCA and MIC are reportedly weighing their future in both the unity government and Barisan Nasional due to their lack of a role in the federal administration. PAS has expressed willingness to work with both parties under Perikatan Nasional, with its spiritual leader, Hashim Jasin, saying the Islamic party had no issue working with any party except DAP. During his debate, Wee repeatedly traded barbs with Chong. For instance, when the BN vice-chairman had accused the government of 'robbing' the people through the expanded sales and service tax, Chong claimed that Wee had misled the House and urged him to retract his statement. However, Lau ordered Chong to file a motion to the speaker if he was truly dissatisfied with Wee's remarks. Wee had also called for the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to be made an independent statutory body that reports to Parliament. He said this would be a key reform to ensure LHDN was free from political interests or pressure.

[Watch] KLIA's Aerotrain Hits Another Snag: MCA Questions RM456 Million Investment

Rakyat Post

10 hours ago

Rakyat Post

[Watch] KLIA's Aerotrain Hits Another Snag: MCA Questions RM456 Million Investment

Subscribe to our FREE Malaysia's flagship airport faced another hiccup when the Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) ground to a halt due to technical difficulties, forcing passengers to queue for replacement buses. The trouble started at 10:30 AM on Monday (4 August) when train doors failed to close properly, triggering an automatic safety shutdown that lasted 15 minutes. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) quickly activated shuttle bus services to keep passengers moving between terminals while engineers worked on the problem. 'The Aerotrain service resumed at 11:01 AM and operations are now back to normal,' MAHB said in a statement, apologising for any inconvenience caused. Social media users were quick to document the disruption, with X user @afiqmukhtar posting images of stranded passengers walking between KLIA's Terminal 1 and the Satellite Building. He also tagged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Anthony Loke, in his posts about the incident. Aero train KLIA rosak lagi?! Repair berjuta tapi tak mampu menampung kapasiti penumpan. Apa benda ni weh?! — fitt 🏴 (@afiqmukhtar) MCA Demands Accountability The latest breakdown has prompted political criticism, with MCA calling for accountability over the expensive upgrade. In a Facebook post by MCA, the secretary-general of the party's youth wing, Saw Yee Fung, the party questioned the value of the MCA is urging the Transport Ministry to establish a special committee to investigate the root causes of the recurring Aerotrain service disruptions at KLIA. According to the party's statement, the driverless train system has experienced at least five breakdowns since it resumed operations on 1 July. On 4 July, the service was suspended when Recent Upgrade Faces Reliability Concerns The driverless train system underwent a complete upgrade as part of MAHB's broader The upgrades were designed to strengthen KLIA's position as a world-class regional aviation hub. Despite the recent technical setbacks, MAHB thanked passengers for their understanding and cooperation during the temporary service interruption. The company has not indicated whether additional maintenance measures will be implemented following these recurring issues. The Aerotrain serves as a critical link for passengers travelling between KLIA's main terminal and satellite buildings, making any disruption particularly noticeable for travellers at the busy international airport. Parts of this story have been sourced from Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.