Excessive Taxation is Breaking the Backs of the People
The Balochistan Assembly through a resolution on 15 August asked the federal government to review its decision about withholding tax because it was affecting the business community and other account holders.
'Our Citizens, Our Communities, Our Vision' is the theme in conjunction with Malaysia's position as Chairman of the 26th ASEAN. In the speech of the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the inauguration of the ASEAN Summit, he expressed his determination to make ASEAN 'Pivoted by the People'. This indicates a need to set up good governance, a better standard of living, sustainable development, empowerment of women, youth and, most importantly, there are more opportunities for the citizens.
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