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Malay Mail
15-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar says SST stays, GST off table till economy and wages rise
LUMUT, June 15 — The government is not ready to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as it would affect all segments of society, particularly the poor, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said GST is a broad-based tax that would be applied uniformly to all consumers, regardless of income, including fishermen, smallholders, or street cleaners. 'GST taxes everybody. While it is efficient and straightforward, just six per cent across the board, I must ask, if everyone has to pay six per cent, why should the poor and the unemployed be taxed as well?' he said when closing the Perak Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 here today. Anwar said that although the opposition has suggested GST as a better option, the government has chosen to postpone its implementation to avoid burdening the people, who are still struggling with the rising cost of living. 'That's why we say we're not ready for GST. If, one day, the economy improves and the minimum wage reaches RM4,000 or more, then by all means, implement GST. But for now, I'm calling for it to be postponed, don't turn it into a political issue,' he said. Anwar said the government is retaining the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which is more targeted in nature, particularly on imported luxury items such as avocados and cod, products typically consumed by high-income earners. 'Local bananas are not taxed, but expensive imported fruits like avocados, usually consumed by those in the high-income group, should come with a slightly higher price. The same goes for cod, which is also imported and costly, so we tax it,' he said. As such, he emphasised that the tax revenue collected from these imported and high-end goods could be used to develop infrastructure that benefits the people, such as hospitals, schools, and the national defence system. However, Anwar said the tax revenue collected by the government is not solely meant to cover the country's operating expenditure, but also to fund various development and welfare initiatives that directly benefit the people. According to the Prime Minister, although there are weaknesses in the SST system, the government remains open to reviewing and enhancing it comprehensively in the nation's best interest. — Bernama
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak PMR 2025: 183, including two PwDs, secure employment
LUMUT: Two persons with disabilities (PwDs) were among 183 applicants who successfully secured jobs after passing interview sessions held during the MYFutureJobs Career Carnival at the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at Lumut Waterfront, here. Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) Teluk Intan branch manager S. Mageswari said that the PMR 2025 programme offered approximately 1,793 job opportunities across various fields and employment sectors nationwide. 'Over the past two days, and including today, the third day, the response has been very encouraging, with many job seekers attending the interview sessions. For Perak PMR 2025, we have engaged 14 employers who are offering job placements,' she said. 'As of Friday and Saturday, a total of 318 candidates attended interview sessions, with 183 successfully securing jobs. Another 43 candidates are awaiting second interviews, which will be conducted at the respective employers' premises,' she said when met here today. She added that among the top five employers offering the highest number of vacancies are Malayan Flour Mills Sdn Bhd, Malakoff Corporation Berhad, YTY Industry Sdn Bhd, Lagenda Properties Berhad, and KPJ Seri Manjung Specialist Hospital. 'On the third day today, we are offering various job categories, including positions in the operations sector, manufacturing industry, professional roles, and service fields, particularly in delivery,' she said. Mageswari added that the categories of job applicants have also been expanded beyond just graduates and career switchers, to include PwDs and individuals aged 50 and above. 'In fact, through MYFutureJobs, we have implemented initiatives nationwide. Many have participated, and we've brought programmes into rural and remote areas. 'Therefore, we encourage the public to come forward and seize this opportunity. Now, it is up to them to secure the jobs being offered,' he said. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) engineering graduate Muhammad Harun Hafiz Shaarani, 25, said the career carnival held at PMR 2025 in Perak was very helpful for him in his job search. Having graduated last year in electrical engineering, he took the opportunity to attend interview sessions offered by participating companies on the final day of PMR. 'There are actually many job opportunities in Malaysia, we just need to explore them diligently. 'In my opinion, the claim that there are no jobs is inaccurate. Perhaps students in this country need to be more strategic in choosing fields of study that align with national workforce needs,' he said. Perak is the second location to host the large-scale PMR initiative, a result of strategic collaboration between the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU) of the Prime Minister's Department, which serves as the main secretariat, and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), as the lead ministry.
Barnama
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Perak PMR 2025: Jet Ski Competition A Qualifying Platform For 2025 SEA Games
LUMUT, June 14 (Bernama) -- More than just a sporting event, the jet ski competition in conjunction with the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at Lumut Waterfront also serves as a qualifying platform to select athletes who will represent Malaysia at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok later this year. Set against a strategic coastal location with open sea views, the competition will not only capture the attention of visitors but also enliven the atmosphere of the PMR themed 'Pendidikan Tinggi, Pemacu Negara MADANI'. The organiser of the extreme water sports activity, Norfirdaus Rafie, said the idea to hold the race came after he was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), the lead ministry for Perak PMR 2025, to utilise the Lumut waterfront area to welcome the arrival of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this Sunday. bootstrap slideshow "Initially, we planned to hold a (sea) parade using jet skis to welcome the Prime Minister, but when I saw that it was merely a parade, I felt it wouldn't bring enough excitement to the programme. "Therefore, I suggested that the programme be launched with a race event, which involves real competition with winners and losers," he told Bernama here today. Norfirdaus, who previously won a silver medal in the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia in the water sports event, explained that the race also serves as an important screening platform in the selection process for the national jet ski team ahead of the prestigious biennial games. "As of today, over 20 jet skis have registered, not only from Perak but also from Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Terengganu. "This is also part of their preparation to perform or qualify for selection to represent the country at the SEA Games in Bangkok," said Norfirdaus, who will also participate in the upcoming qualifying event in Thailand. The competition is scheduled to take place over two days on Saturday and Sunday, featuring three main categories: 4 Stroke Roundbound Open, 4 Stroke Endurance Open, and 1100 Roundbound Open. Each race consists of 15 laps over an 800-metre course, lasting about 20 minutes. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, Norfirdaus said five marshal jet skis will be deployed in cooperation with the Marine Police to ensure smooth operations throughout the two-day event. Interestingly, this year's event also revives old memories as Lumut Waterfront previously hosted a jet ski race during the Lumut Water Festival in 1997. "Actually, the last time this competition was held at this same site was in 1997, during the reign of the late Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. So, holding it again today brings back memories of jet ski racing in Lumut. "So now I'm trying to revive this sport and reintroduce it to the public," Norfirdaus said. He also hopes the presence of visitors at PMR 2025 will open the public's eyes to the potential of jet skiing in Malaysia and highlight the capability of local athletes to compete internationally. "My hope is that the public will recognise Malaysia's potential in jet skiing, on par with regional countries like Thailand," he said. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatv , @bernamaradio Twitter : @ , @BernamaTV , @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatvofficial , @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Perak PMR 2025: Jet ski competition a qualifying platform for 2025 SEA Games
LUMUT: More than just a sporting event, the jet ski competition in conjunction with the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at Lumut Waterfront also serves as a qualifying platform to select athletes who will represent Malaysia at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok later this year. Set against a strategic coastal location with open sea views, the competition will not only capture the attention of visitors but also enliven the atmosphere of the PMR themed 'Pendidikan Tinggi, Pemacu Negara MADANI'. The organiser of the extreme water sports activity, Norfirdaus Rafie, said the idea to hold the race came after he was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), the lead ministry for Perak PMR 2025, to utilise the Lumut waterfront area to welcome the arrival of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this Sunday. 'Initially, we planned to hold a (sea) parade using jet skis to welcome the Prime Minister, but when I saw that it was merely a parade, I felt it wouldn't bring enough excitement to the programme. 'Therefore, I suggested that the programme be launched with a race event, which involves real competition with winners and losers,' he told Bernama here today. Norfirdaus, who previously won a silver medal in the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia in the water sports event, explained that the race also serves as an important screening platform in the selection process for the national jet ski team ahead of the prestigious biennial games. 'As of today, over 20 jet skis have registered, not only from Perak but also from Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Terengganu. 'This is also part of their preparation to perform or qualify for selection to represent the country at the SEA Games in Bangkok,' said Norfirdaus, who will also participate in the upcoming qualifying event in Thailand. The competition is scheduled to take place over two days on Saturday and Sunday, featuring three main categories: 4 Stroke Roundbound Open, 4 Stroke Endurance Open, and 1100 Roundbound Open. Each race consists of 15 laps over an 800-metre course, lasting about 20 minutes. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, Norfirdaus said five marshal jet skis will be deployed in cooperation with the Marine Police to ensure smooth operations throughout the two-day event. Interestingly, this year's event also revives old memories as Lumut Waterfront previously hosted a jet ski race during the Lumut Water Festival in 1997. 'Actually, the last time this competition was held at this same site was in 1997, during the reign of the late Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. So, holding it again today brings back memories of jet ski racing in Lumut. 'So now I'm trying to revive this sport and reintroduce it to the public,' Norfirdaus said. He also hopes the presence of visitors at PMR 2025 will open the public's eyes to the potential of jet skiing in Malaysia and highlight the capability of local athletes to compete internationally. 'My hope is that the public will recognise Malaysia's potential in jet skiing, on par with regional countries like Thailand,' he said.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jet ski race at PMR 2025 doubles as SEA Games qualifier
LUMUT: More than just a sporting event, the jet ski competition in conjunction with the Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at Lumut Waterfront also serves as a qualifying platform to select athletes who will represent Malaysia at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok later this year. Set against a strategic coastal location with open sea views, the competition will not only capture the attention of visitors but also enliven the atmosphere of the PMR themed 'Pendidikan Tinggi, Pemacu Negara MADANI'. The organiser of the extreme water sports activity, Norfirdaus Rafie, said the idea to hold the race came after he was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), the lead ministry for Perak PMR 2025, to utilise the Lumut waterfront area to welcome the arrival of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this Sunday. 'Initially, we planned to hold a (sea) parade using jet skis to welcome the Prime Minister, but when I saw that it was merely a parade, I felt it wouldn't bring enough excitement to the programme. 'Therefore, I suggested that the programme be launched with a race event, which involves real competition with winners and losers,' he told Bernama here today. Norfirdaus, who previously won a silver medal in the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia in the water sports event, explained that the race also serves as an important screening platform in the selection process for the national jet ski team ahead of the prestigious biennial games. 'As of today, over 20 jet skis have registered, not only from Perak but also from Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Terengganu. 'This is also part of their preparation to perform or qualify for selection to represent the country at the SEA Games in Bangkok,' said Norfirdaus, who will also participate in the upcoming qualifying event in Thailand. The competition is scheduled to take place over two days on Saturday and Sunday, featuring three main categories: 4 Stroke Roundbound Open, 4 Stroke Endurance Open, and 1100 Roundbound Open. Each race consists of 15 laps over an 800-metre course, lasting about 20 minutes. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, Norfirdaus said five marshal jet skis will be deployed in cooperation with the Marine Police to ensure smooth operations throughout the two-day event. Interestingly, this year's event also revives old memories as Lumut Waterfront previously hosted a jet ski race during the Lumut Water Festival in 1997. 'Actually, the last time this competition was held at this same site was in 1997, during the reign of the late Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. So, holding it again today brings back memories of jet ski racing in Lumut. 'So now I'm trying to revive this sport and reintroduce it to the public,' Norfirdaus said. He also hopes the presence of visitors at PMR 2025 will open the public's eyes to the potential of jet skiing in Malaysia and highlight the capability of local athletes to compete internationally. 'My hope is that the public will recognise Malaysia's potential in jet skiing, on par with regional countries like Thailand,' he said.
