SST: No big impact on parents sending kids to private kindergarten
The expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) will not have a significant impact on parents who send their children to private nurseries, kindergartens or preschools, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri.
She said this was because the service tax would only apply to operators imposing annual tuition fees exceeding RM60,000 per student.
'The public need not worry...
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
27 minutes ago
- The Sun
Two Sabah assemblymen, businessman plead not guilty in RM350,000 bribery case
PETALING JAYA: Two Sabah assemblymen and a businessman pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Court in Kota Kinabalu today to charges involving RM350,000 in bribes related to mineral prospecting licence applications. Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob, Tanjung Batu assemblyman Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, and Selangor-based businessman Datuk Albert Tei Jiann Cheing appeared before Judge Jason Juga under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. All three denied the charges. According to The Star, Dr Yusof was the first to be called, followed by Andi Muhammad and Tei. The trio arrived at the courthouse separately in the morning, with Tei entering at 8.40am, Andi at 8.46am, and Dr Yusof at 8.48am. The charges stem from alleged offences committed in 2023. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had earlier confirmed the arrest of a state assemblyman and a businessman on June 18 over suspected bribery involving RM200,000. Sources indicated the assemblyman, in his 60s, and the businessman, in his 30s, were accused of offences between 2023 and 2024. On June 23, Azam announced the arrest of another assemblyman, believed to have solicited and received RM150,000 in bribes in the same case. The second suspect, in his 40s and holding an assistant minister position, is also accused of offences spanning 2023 to 2024. The businessman was released on RM100,000 bail with two sureties, while the two assemblymen were granted RM50,000 bail each with one surety after their statements were recorded.
The Sun
27 minutes ago
- The Sun
Govt open to factual criticisms on taxation system says PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: The government remains open to constructive criticism on taxation policies as long as it is fact-based, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking at a gathering with Prime Minister's Department staff, Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, emphasised the importance of factual discourse over unfounded complaints. Anwar addressed recent concerns raised by university students regarding electricity bill adjustments, clarifying that rates have not increased. 'Public universities are exempted, so if there are genuine issues, we will address them. But spreading misinformation under the guise of freedom only leads to slander,' he said. The Prime Minister reiterated that adjustments in electricity tariffs and the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) scope aim to ensure wealthier individuals contribute fairly while shielding vulnerable groups from financial strain. 'Criticism is welcome, but it must be factual and constructive,' he added.
New Straits Times
31 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
2 Sabah assemblymen, businessman plead not guilty to bribery charges
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah assemblymen Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy and Datuk Yusof Yacob were charged with accepting bribes of RM200,000 and RM150,000, respectively. Also charged was businessman Chieng Albert Tei Jiann, 37, for allegedly giving the bribes. All three pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga today.
