PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has extended his condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who passed away at Hospital Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (June 17) morning. "The late Palanivel was a prominent political figure who contributed significantly to the nation, particularly during his tenure as Natural Resources...
PETALING JAYA: Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali can exercise his ministerial powers according to his discretion to amend the Control of Supplies (Amendment) regulations 2021, says MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. This was because under the Control of Supplies Act 1961, Armizan has the prerogative as minister...
PETALING JAYA: MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong led the Melaka MCA leadership to the Madani Aidilfitri Celebration 2025 at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) on Saturday. According to Dr Wee, among those present there was Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Melaka...
PETALING JAYA: The Finance Ministry has no plans to increase the RM9,000 tax relief rate for individuals and dependents which has not been reviewed since 2010, according to a written reply. In a Facebook post on Monday (March 10), Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said he received a written reply from the ministry...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has questioned the payout-to-earnings ratio of the Employees' Provident Fund's (EPF) dividend of 6.3% for 2024, with the total payout for conventional and syariah savings amounting to RM73.24bil. "The EPF dividend payout for 2024 accounts for 98.4% of the total earnings from EPF's investment profits throughout 2024, compared...
PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur Hawkers and Petty Traders Association chairman Datuk Seri Ang Say Tee (pic) said he had been told by a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) official that there was a suggestion to remove the Chinese characters from the Petaling Street signboard, although the plan was not approved. In an interview with Oriental Daily,...
PETALING JAYA: Transportation and the halal industry will be among the key points during Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong's speech at the 11th Global Logistics Alliance (GLA) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. "(I had a) conversation with the GLA President, Grace Sun Wenfang, in conjunction with the conference,” wrote the MCA president in a Facebook post...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has expressed his condolences over the passing of local journalist Benjamin Tan Zhi Wei. The MCA president said he was saddened upon learning of Tan’s death which was caused by cryptococcal meningitis infection. “Benjamin was always there to cover events I attended and interviews I gave to the media...
PETALING JAYA: The close bilateral ties between Malaysia and China is a core diplomatic policy for our country as international trade plays a significant role in our country's economy, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "This because it brings substantial benefits to our economic development efrorts, with China being our largest trading partner for 16...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to urgently address the ongoing tax dispute involving Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). The MCA president pointed out that only the Prime Minister, who also holds the role of Finance Minister, has the authority to annul or overturn the...
