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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Banking on tax to move beyond oil
A file photo of Muscat, the capital of Oman, from March 24, 2023. Officials said a new tax there would affect only a small portion of the population but would help reduce the country's dependence on oil and gas. — Andrea DiCenzo/The New York Times THE concept of an income tax has long created debate and anxiety among the citizens of the fossil fuel-rich countries in the Persian Gulf. But no nation actually introduced one until last month, when Oman announced that it would apply a 5% tax starting from 2028 on those who make more than 42,000 Omani riyals (RM462,088). Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- The Sun
GOF foils RM462,000 rice smuggling operation in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU: The 9th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) has seized RM462,000 worth of goods, including a trailer and 28,000kg of smuggled rice, near Jalan Kampung Air Gatal in Tanah Merah. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the trailer was intercepted around 7.30am during 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan', after officers observed suspicious activity. 'A check of the vehicle uncovered a large load of white rice believed to have been smuggled from Thailand for distribution on the local market,' he said in a statement today. The trailer's driver and his assistant, both locals, were detained and are suspected of acting as couriers in the smuggling operation. The case is being investigated under Section 20 of the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 and the seized goods have been handed over to the Kelantan National Padi and Rice Central Storage facility.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- The Sun
GOF Seizes RM462k of Smuggled Rice in Kelantan Operation
KOTA BHARU: The 9th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) has seized RM462,000 worth of goods, including a trailer and 28,000kg of smuggled rice, near Jalan Kampung Air Gatal in Tanah Merah. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the trailer was intercepted around 7.30am during 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan', after officers observed suspicious activity. 'A check of the vehicle uncovered a large load of white rice believed to have been smuggled from Thailand for distribution on the local market,' he said in a statement today. The trailer's driver and his assistant, both locals, were detained and are suspected of acting as couriers in the smuggling operation. The case is being investigated under Section 20 of the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 and the seized goods have been handed over to the Kelantan National Padi and Rice Central Storage facility.
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Barnama
GOF Foils RM462,000 Rice Smuggling Operation In Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, June 13 (Bernama) -- The 9th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) has seized RM462,000 worth of goods, including a trailer and 28,000kg of smuggled rice, near Jalan Kampung Air Gatal in Tanah Merah. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the trailer was intercepted around 7.30am during 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan', after officers observed suspicious activity. 'A check of the vehicle uncovered a large load of white rice believed to have been smuggled from Thailand for distribution on the local market,' he said in a statement today.
The Star
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Smart toilet for Cecil St market
From June 15, the public will have to pay 50sen to use the smart toilet. THE presence of sensors, air quality updates and solar panels look almost out of place in an almost 100-year-old market in George Town, Penang. Walk into the newly built Cecil Street market restroom and you may think you're in an ultra-modern space. On the outside, a screen tells you which booths are occupied, the total number of users and the current air quality. Inside, wooden benches, potted plants, welcoming lighting, fans and sensor-powered flushes all add up to a high-tech toilet break. Tanjong MP Lim Hui Ying, Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng and State local government, town and country planning committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye to launching for the Lebuh Cecil Smart Toilet at Entrance Hall, Lebuh Cecil Market. ( June 8, 2025 ) ¡°CHAN BOON KAI/The Star In case of an emergency, a panic button is available to ensure safety at all times. The smart toilet, courtesy of Penang Island City Council (MBPP), ensures that marketgoers have a comfortable visit while answering the call of nature. MBPP mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said the upgraded toilet was an important step forward in addressing the standard of facilities at locations like local markets. 'It is solar powered and has motion sensors while the water supply comes from harvested rainwater. 'There is a screen with data displays to indicate air quality, availability (vacancy of toilets) and the number of visitors,' he said during the official opening ceremony at Cecil Street market. Rajendran said the upgrade took five months to complete at a cost of RM462,050. 'There are 11 cubicles – six in the women's toilet, four in the men's toilet and one toilet for the disabled. From June 15, the public will have to pay 50sen to use the smart toilet. 'The original one only had two each and one for the disabled. 'There is a nursing room for mothers and a storeroom as well,' he said. Rajendran said this was the first of three public toilets that would be upgraded in Penang this year. 'The other two are public toilets in Jelutong and Farlim, which will have solar panels and full upgrades. 'There are 72 public toilets in the state and this is the first smart toilet,' he added. The toilet will open from 6am to 10pm. From June 15, there will be a 50sen charge for public use while hawkers and stall operators only need to pay 20sen. These fees will go to a caretaker who is a retiree, not to MBPP, said Rajendra. Present at the smart toilet's opening were Tanjong MP Lim Hui Ying, state local government and town and country planning committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye and Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng.
