FOR the past few weeks, several organisations, associations and poor people have come to my office seeking assistance. Most of the assistance they seek is monetary [in nature]. As a ruling party assembly[person], I have the privilege of offering my help by utilising my constituency development fund. [The use of this] fund [is also what […]
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Govt to set up RM500mil Ekuinas investment fund
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 June 2009: A new investment institution, Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas), will be set up soon with an initial capital of RM500 million. The fund will focus on investing in high-growth potential sectors and bumiputera companies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. “The government will provide the funds and appoint experts to […]
S’gor wants special by-election fund
SHAH ALAM, 8 April 2009: Selangor today asked the Federal Government to consider setting up a special fund for by-elections as practiced in many developed countries. Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said this would ensure transparency and accountability in the spending without risking the efficiency of the electoral process in Malaysia. Speaking […]
Education Ministry launches Palestinian fund
PUTRAJAYA, 22 Jan 2009: The Education Ministry today launched a Humanitarian Fund for the Palestine People in conjunction with the launch of the “One Malaysia, One Voice” campaign aimed at instilling love for peace, and hatred for violence among students. Education director-general Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom said in conjunction with the campaign which runs until […]
Levy exemption for employers
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Jan 2009: The government will exempt employers in the textile and the electrical and electronics (E&E) industries from paying the human resources development levy for six months effective 1 Feb. The move is aimed at easing their financial burden in view of the global economic crisis, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S […]
