In London, PM Anwar unveils Malaysia Auditorium at LSE, delivers lecture on global strategy Posted on January 18, 2025 By serv LONDON, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today delivered a lecture at the London School of Economics (LSE). The finance minister, who is in the United Kingdom for a five-day working visit, spoke on “The Adaptive Edge: Malaysia’s Global Strategy in an Uncertain Era”. As part of his visit, Anwar also officiated the Malaysia Auditorium at the LSE. The 460-seat auditorium, located in the Centre Building at the LSE, was completed in June 2019, thanks to the contributions of the Alumni Society of Malaysia. Also present were Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir and Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. LSE President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer and Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, President of the LSE Alumni Society of Malaysia (LSEASM), were also in attendance. — Bernama News
Ex-research assistant Yusoff Rawther pleads not guilty to cannabis trafficking charges Posted on December 6, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — A former research assistant to a politician was charged in the High Court here today with trafficking in 305 grams of cannabis on September 6. Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, 31, pleaded not guilty after the charge was re-read to him before Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin… Read More
IRB shifts to digital: Mandatory electronic e-107D form submission for tax reporting starts January 1 Posted on January 1, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 31 — The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has announced that, starting tomorrow, the electronic submission of the Section 107D Payment Form (e-107D) will be among the changes to its services. In a statement today, the IRB said that the submission of payment information to agents, dealers, or distributors… Read More
PAC demands Mara prioritise local investments after overseas property blunders Posted on November 27, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), Mara Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (Mara Corp) and Mara Inc align all investment proposals, especially high-value property acquisitions, with government policies and prioritise domestic investments. “These proposals… Read More