PETALING JAYA: Young adults are learning to get thrifty in their spending as they begin to feel the pinch on their wallets a week into the sales and service tax (SST) hike earlier this month. Business development consultant Timmothy Chan, 27, lamented that his monthly expenses had increased by almost 10% due to the increased prices...
The Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) has urged the federal government to reinstate the island’s full duty-free status to boost its appeal to visitors. Its president Wong Kii Yii said that despite previous efforts, including letters to relevant authorities, the government has yet to heed their plea. Wong emphasised that Labuan’s current duty-free status fails to...
KUALA LUMPUR: The nation's sugar industry will "crash" if its current price structure is not reviewed, says Fuziah Salleh. The Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said a review is necessary to avoid a looming crisis, adding that the review was in its final stages. She explained that the country's two largest sugar producers –...
