THAI reduces check-in luggage allowance for some economy fares

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) is changing its passenger luggage allowance for certain economy class tickets from 25 kilogrammes to 23kg from April 1 onward. In an internal announcement to its ticket-selling partners, THAI said the new luggage rules will be applied to booking classes L, W (Saver Fare Family) and V, S, K (Standard Fare...

Anwar returns Khazanah allowance, reiterates decision to forgo PM salary

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) said he will be returning the allowance he received as the chairman of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, reiterating that he does not draw a salary for the position of Prime Minister that he has held since November 2022. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said he declined to accept the allowance and salary...

Allowance halted for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70

KUALA LUMPUR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has stopped providing a disability allowance for a recipient who was found to engage in begging activities and owns a Proton X70 Premium. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad (pic) said besides discontinuing the RM450 allowance starting this month, the ministry has also issued a warning and requested...