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Govt to extend special penalty rate for taxpayers

Apr 08, 2019

Good news for tax defaulters... 

The government is extending the special penalty rate until June 30th. 

The penalty for unpaid taxes was reduced from 300% to just 10% in February, before being increased slightly to 15% this month. 

But the Finance Minister now says the special rate of 10% will be extended until June 30th, because of overwhelming response from taxpayers. 

After that, the penalty will rise to 15% and subsequently up further to 45%.

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TVET institutions to extend working hours

The government is hoping working adults will be able to sharpen their skills through TVET courses. 

As such, it has urged TVET institutions to extend closing hours from 5:30pm to 11pm. 

The Human Resource Minister says that would enable those working full-time to improve themselves after work.

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Mohamad Hasan not fazed by RM10 mil 'scandal'

Rantau by-election candidate Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is unperturbed by allegations he broke banking laws by transferring RM10 mil to London 11 years ago.

The UMNO Deputy President clarified the money was to buy an apartment in London, and welcomed the MACC to investigate the transfer. 

Tomorrow is early voting day for the Rantau by-election.