Khoo Gek San
Quit harping only on Chinese education, Chua tells MCA
Ex-president says party has failed to address Chinese community's cost-of-living woes.
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.
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.
DAP now like govt lapdog, says ex-MCA president Chua
MCA should use DAP’s opposition tactics against it, says former BN party leader.
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.
Matriculation intake increase a compromise, says Perak DAP chief
Nga Kor Ming says Pakatan can't immediately scrap 'pathetic' quota system implemented by BN.
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.
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.
Departure levy last thing tourism industry needs, say players
Regional rivals wooing international visitors while Malaysia seems to be doing the opposite.
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.
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.
Drop in Singapore tourist arrivals no surprise, say tour guides
They say tourists angered by hours-long wait to clear immigration, dirty restrooms.
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.
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.
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.
