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Dr M tells urban poor to start small business
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today advised urban poor to engage in a business activity, however small it may be, to generate a better income for their lives. The prime minister said these people, classified under the
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Dr M on India palm oil curb: We will talk to them
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government will have to work diplomatically if India decides to restrict the imports of Malaysian palm oil. He said the speculated issues were just a reaction from traders and so
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Under pressure, M’sia offers to increase imports from India after Kashmir row
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is considering raising imports of raw sugar and buffalo meat from India, potentially easing trade tensions after reports New Delhi could restrict Malaysian palm oil imports following the country’s criticism of India’s actions in Kashmir. Malaysia is
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Dr M: Higher land price for Kampung Baru will cause high property prices
KUALA LUMPUR: The government can offer a higher rate to Kampung Baru landowners for their plots but it would affect its development, leading to higher and unaffordable property prices for the Malays, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In
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Dr M: Businesses should invest in R&D, review outdated practises
PETALING JAYA: There is a need for Malaysian businesses to change their business strategy to remain competitive, including focusing more on research and development (R&D), said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He noted that sometimes they are too operation-oriented
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Dr M: No cronyism in awarding projects
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reiterated that there was no cronyism in awarding government projects, including on renewable energy. “I reject this suggestion that these players were related to me. I (want to) ask all my relatives,
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Dr M: Lower tax and higher subsidies idea is nonsensical
KUALA LUMPUR: It is ridiculous to ask the government to lower taxes but increase subsidies at the same time, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In a sharp rebuke, Mahathir said that there must be a balance between taxes
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Kashmir: M’sia-India ties still strong despite boycott campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed boycott of Malaysia by Indian netizens over social media would not jeopardise the country’s position in the international arena as well as its bilateral relations with India, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Foreign Minister Datuk
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Dr M: Tax regime flip-flop will hurt the economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to reintroduce the controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST) as frequent changes to the tax system will harm the economy. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said
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Dr M: Bersatu remains with Pakatan, no deal with Umno-PAS
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today rejected a call to strike a political deal with Umno and PAS, days after he attended the Malay Dignity Congress. Speaking to reporters at the Parliament, Mahathir striking a deal with
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