Some of the highlights of the Budget 2010 presented by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak are as follows; Employees EPF contributions will be raised again to 11 per cent on a voluntary basis with immediate effect. However, from Jan 1, 2011 employees’ EPF contribution will revert to 11 per cent. The Government [...]

Hundreds of Malaysians who tore up their passports and set off for Britain in the belief they could claim citizenship under a quirk of colonial law have found themselves stateless and desperate. “Dee”, a trained architect from the resort island of Penang, is now reduced to washing up dishes at a Chinese restaurant in central [...]

The Thunderbirds, a revered air demonstration squadron of the US Air Force (USAF) will perform their aerobatic formation and solo flying stunts in specially-marked jets during an air show here on Oct 3. The air show which would feature the Thunderbirds F-16 and C-17 aircrafts has been scheduled to take place at the Royal Malaysian [...]

When she was practicing law, Kartini Maarof once went beyond the call of duty for her divorce client. She arranged for Rohaya Mohamad, a mother of seven, to be married again, to Kartini’s own husband. The spouse they have shared for a decade is 43-year-old Ikramullah Ashaari, who has four wives and 17 children. His [...]

Malaysia holidays calendar including national public holidays, state public holidays, school term break and holidays for 2010. Details of Malaysia holidays for 2010 are listed below; National Public Holidays for Malaysia 14 February Chinese New Year 15 February Chinese New Year 26 February Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday 1 May Labour Day 28 May Wesak Day 5 [...]

The Kampung Buah Pala saga looks headed for an amicable settlement as 22 house owners agreed to accept an offer from the developer, Nusmetro Ventures (P) Sdn Bhd. Nusmetro Director Thomas Chan said a meeting was held with Kampung Buah Pala residents yesterday and that they had agreed to accept an offer made by them [...]