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All job contracts must be stamped from next year, says LHDN

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has announced that all employment contracts between employers and employees must be stamped with effect from Jan 1 next year. This directive is in line with the phased implementation of the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System as outlined in Budget 2025, it said in a statement on Friday (June 6). ALSO READ: ‘Stamp duty...

Policeman killed in motorcycle accident on NSE near Kuala Kangsar

IPOH: A policeman has been killed while on his way home to Kedah after the motorcycle he was riding skidded at KM253.7 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) northbound near Kuala Kangsar. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said in the 7.24pm incident on Thursday (June 5), the victim Shamsul Ishak, 58, sustained injuries to his...

MCMC: User privacy not affected by govt collection of mobile phone data

PETALING JAYA: No personally identifiable information (PII) will be accessed, processed or disclosed in the government's collection of mobile phone data from mobile network operators. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said this after privacy concerns were raised over the matter. "Mobile phone data is used strictly for the generation of official statistics to support evidence-based...

Why Did Sabrina Carpenter & Barry Keoghan Break Up?

Sabrina's remixed version of 'Please Please Please' dropped with Dolly Parton — and fans think the music video references her breakup from Barry. Please, please, please—why do celebrity couples keep breaking up? One of the hottest couples of 2024 were Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan, who began dating in December 2023. The two starred together in the music video for...

Karine Jean-Pierre: 5 Things About Joe Biden’s Former White House Press Secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre served as the White House Press Secretary under Biden, taking over the role from Jen Psaki. Find out all about Jean-Pierre here. Karine Jean-Pierre served as former President Joe Biden‘s White House Press Secretary, replacing Jen Psaki. Five months into Donald Trump‘s term, Karine announced via Instagram that she left the Democratic Party and formally became an Independent. “And...

Who Is Andrew Garfield Dating? His Ex-Girlfriends & Relationships

Learn more about Andrew Garfield's dating history, from Oscar winner Emma Stone to rumored new girlfriend Olivia Brower. Andrew Garfield has recently been linked to actress Monica Barbaro, with reports indicating that the two are quietly dating. Neither Andrew nor Monica has publicly confirmed the relationship, and Andrew has previously expressed a desire to keep his personal life private. Prior...

Jun Hao reaches second round, Aaron-Wooi Yik bow out

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao had little trouble checking into the second round of the Indonesian Open after dispatching home favourite Chico Dwi Wardoyo on Wednesday (June 4). In the opening round clash at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Jun Hao produced a composed performance to seal a 21-13, 21-12 win in just 40...

Good news as two men’s doubles pairs assured of q-finals spots

PETALING JAYA: Even before the second-round matches get underway tomorrow (June 5), Malaysia are already assured of having at least two men’s doubles pairs in the quarter-finals of the Indonesian Open. World No. 1 duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will face veterans Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Azriyn Ayub, while Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are set to...

Anwar files appeal against High Court’s dismissal of bid to refer immunity questions to apex court

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision to dismiss his application to refer eight questions of law to the Federal Court, including whether he is immune from lawsuits. In the notice filed through Messrs Zain Megat & Murad on Thursday (June 5), Anwar said...

Selangor Aero Park unmatched in Asean region for space, says Loke

SEPANG: The Selangor Aero Park (SAP) will complement Malaysia's aspirations to become a leading air cargo hub in the Asean region, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. "We have the recipe and preconditions said to be unmatched by any other country in the Asean region because KLIA spans 100 sq km. With this space, various plans can...