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Land worth more than RM4b sold by former gov’t
The Finance Ministry has refuted allegations that the Pakatan Harapan government has sold land owned by it since assuming power on May 8, 2018. Its minister, Lim Guan Eng said at the same time, land worth more than RM4 billion
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Lim: Govt mulls two-tier pricing system for private hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking at the possibility of having a two-tier pricing system for private hospitals, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. “We want to see a cheaper cost for our patients, maybe even suggesting a two-tier pricing
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Lim echoes Dr M: Need public support to revive GST
PUTRAJAYA: Echoing his boss’ words, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said the government would only bring back Goods and Services Tax (GST) if there is incontrovertible evidence that the public wants it back. Speaking to reporters today, Lim said that
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Daim to negotiate with China to retrieve RM8.3bln for pipeline projects
KUALA LUMPUR: The former Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin is leading the negotiations with China to retrieve the RM8.3 billion that was already paid to contractors of the Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP) and Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP)
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Lim to banks: Good job in removing over the counter charges
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry has welcomed the termination of transaction charges, imposed by 26 commercial banks on cash and cheque transactions for credit cards and financing repayments over the counter of up to RM2 and 50 sen at cash deposit
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1MDB: Govt has paid RM9 bln in interest
KOTA BHARU: The government has paid at least RM9 billion in interest for 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) debts, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah. He said the government is committed to repaying 1MDB debts, including the principal amounting RM36
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Govt proposes additional budget for 2020 Visit Malaysia Year Campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government is proposing an additional allocation for the 2020 Visit Malaysia Year Campaign, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. Hence, vendors and businesses in the tourism sector across the country, especially in Sabah, are encouraged to
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Lim: Sabah, Sarawak oil royalty promises stymied by legacy issues
PETALING JAYA: Legacy issues from the previous government are preventing the implementation of promises under the Pakatan Harapan manifesto, especially the proposed increased oil royalty for Sabah and Sarawak, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. “The previous government caused an
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Tok Pa: Prioritise economy, reduce politicking
KUALA LUMPUR: The chairman of the Special Select Committee on the Budget has called for a greater focus on the country’s economy amid external headwinds. “We want the government to give the highest priority to economic matters,” said Datuk Seri
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Lim: Stern action against contractors who form cartel
BUTTERWORTH: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said yesterday that contractors found to have been ganging up to win government contracts will have stern action taken against them. He said using such tactics was a clear violation of laws and the
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