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News Wrap Up: The govt is setting up 2 new committees to look at fiscal issues and the country's tax system.

Aug 29, 2018

The govt is setting up 2 new committees to look at fiscal issues and the country's tax system.

The govt is setting up 2 new committees to look at fiscal issues and the country's tax system.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says the Public Finance Committee and the Tax Reform Committee, will look at medium-term fiscal plans and assess the taxation system to make it more efficient and progressive.

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He says he will head the PFC and will be joined by the Economic Affairs Minister and the Bank Negara Governor.

However, he did not say who would chair the TRC committee.

Meanwhile, the finance ministry has also set up a website where the public can contribute ideas and suggestions for Budget 2019.

You can also share your views on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by using the hashtag #belanjawan2019.

PM's Dept: The AG will consider amending the charges of over 400 detainees under SOSMA.

The PM's Department says the AG will consider amending the charges of over 400 detainees under SOSMA.

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This, comes after several detainees launched a hunger strike at the Sungai Buloh and Penang prisons, urging the govt to repeal the controversial law. 

However, it says the process will take time and has to be done on a case-to-case basis.

It adds, this will NOT apply to any Sosma detainees under investigation for terrorism-related activities.

In other news:

A 36-year-old woman, who tampered with her passport has been fined 3 thousand ringgit in Johor.

She changed her date of birth because she wanted to be younger to gain employment overseas.
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At least 2 people have died and 37 others were injured in a bomb explosion during a town festival in the southern Philippines.

Authorities have yet to identify any suspects.

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