![Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664443269_TanSriSohThianLa.jpg)
Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM
The FMM has called on the government to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the upcoming Budget 2023.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Economists call on government to review tax structure to increase revenue Economists call on government to review tax structure to increase revenue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670403744_JomoKwameSundaram.jpg)
Economists call on government to review tax structure to increase revenue
Economists have called on the government to review the overall tax structure and look into additional measures to increase its revenue stream.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![IDEAS calls for comprehensive study on GST before reintroduction IDEAS calls for comprehensive study on GST before reintroduction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654796216_genericgst.jpg)
IDEAS calls for comprehensive study on GST before reintroduction
IDEAS has called on the government to conduct a comprehensive study on the GST, with various rounds of consultation, to examine its impacts on vulnerable households and groups.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![MP calls for fairer treatment of Orang Asli MP calls for fairer treatment of Orang Asli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646836362_RamliMohdNor.jpg)
MP calls for fairer treatment of Orang Asli
A Member of Parliament (MP) today called on the government to give fairer treatment to the Orang Asli community according to equal rights under the law set for the community.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Anwar urges govt to form commission to review disaster management Anwar urges govt to form commission to review disaster management](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640257630_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Anwar urges govt to form commission to review disaster management
Anwar Ibrahim today called on the government to set up a commission to review all policies and the roles of the relevant agencies in facing and managing disasters in the country.
Thu Dec 23 2021
![MP calls on govt to consider fixing floor price for scrap rubber at RM3.50 per kg MP calls on govt to consider fixing floor price for scrap rubber at RM3.50 per kg](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615514339_AzeezAbdulRahim.jpg)
MP calls on govt to consider fixing floor price for scrap rubber at RM3.50 per kg
Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has called on the government to consider fixing the floor price of scrap rubber at RM3.50 per kg as a long term measure to increase the income of smallholders.
Tue Nov 02 2021
![MEF: Accelerate NRP to Phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive MEF: Accelerate NRP to Phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF: Accelerate NRP to Phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive
The MEF has called on the government to urgently accelerate the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to Phase Three and Phase Four to ensure the survival of businesses.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Cuepacs urges govt to focus on all contract staff Cuepacs urges govt to focus on all contract staff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/81577803473_AdnanMat.jpg)
Cuepacs urges govt to focus on all contract staff
Cuepacs today called on the government to focus on resolving the issue of contract staff in all ministries.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![Cuepacs wants govt to review SSM to meet current economic needs Cuepacs wants govt to review SSM to meet current economic needs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618138679_AdnanMat.jpg)
Cuepacs wants govt to review SSM to meet current economic needs
Cuepacs has called on the government to review the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) used by the civil service to meet the current economic needs and cost of living.
Sun Apr 11 2021
![Allow law firms to operate during MCO - Malaysian Bar Allow law firms to operate during MCO - Malaysian Bar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51587915483_MalaysiaBar.jpg)
Allow law firms to operate during MCO - Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar has called on the government to provide leeway to law firms to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Sun Apr 26 2020
![MIC wants govt to make some policy changes MIC wants govt to make some policy changes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51506246041_PWTC.jpg)
MIC wants govt to make some policy changes
MIC today called on the government to make some policy changes to further enhance the socio-economic position of the Indian community in the country.
Sun Sep 24 2017
![Consider streamlining, federalising water management - FMM Consider streamlining, federalising water management - FMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462879594_WaterPail.jpg)
Consider streamlining, federalising water management - FMM
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today called on the government to consider streamlining and federalising the management of water like it did with electricity years ago.
Mon Apr 03 2017
![Cuepacs wants closure of 14 Tourism Malaysia offices to be postponed Cuepacs wants closure of 14 Tourism Malaysia offices to be postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81466007908_AzihMuda.jpg)
Cuepacs wants closure of 14 Tourism Malaysia offices to be postponed
The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) today called on the government to postpone the closure of Tourism Malaysia offices nationwide to give ample time for the
Wed Jan 25 2017
![MARA calls for review of BNM policies to enable students to take out study loans MARA calls for review of BNM policies to enable students to take out study loans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41435048197_MARA.jpg)
MARA calls for review of BNM policies to enable students to take out study loans
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has called on the government to carry out review on several Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) policies to enable its students to take up study loans from banks.
Sun Feb 14 2016
![NGO wants govt to set age limit for vaping NGO wants govt to set age limit for vaping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71438731615_Ecigarettes.jpg)
NGO wants govt to set age limit for vaping
The Coalition of Melaka Smoke-Free NGOs (GaNMBAR) today called on the government to set the age limit for buying of e-cigarette or vape to 18 years and above, like for cigarette buyers.
Fri Nov 13 2015