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India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
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Remittances from Indonesian workers abroad hit US$9.8 bln annually
The average remittances from Indonesian migrant workers from 2015 to 2019 reached US$9.8 billion annually, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.
Wed Aug 24 2022
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Special Income Remittance Programme ends today - IRB
The Special Income Remittance Programme (PKPP) for Malaysian tax residents with foreign-sourced income ends today, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said in a statement.
Fri Mar 11 2022
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Act 731 to be fine-tuned to monitor illegal remittance activities
The move ensures more efficient and punitive action against remittance activities by illegal or registered remittance service providers.
Wed Mar 09 2022
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Temporary measures bill for COVID-19 delayed due to planning process - Takiyuddin
He said amendments to the bill were made to 58 matters which were in favour of the people's well-being including stamp exemption, income tax and fee remittance.
Wed Aug 26 2020
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Govt finding ways to improve banking facilities in Sarawak
The Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Ministry via the Bank Rakyat agency in Sarawak is finding ways to improve banking facilities in the state including in Sungai Asap and Belaga areas.
Wed Aug 05 2020
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Money changers conference to attract regional heavyweights
Currency exchange and remittance industry experts will converge on September 5 to 6, in Kuala Lumpur for the largest industry conference in the region.
Mon Aug 14 2017
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Foreign workers send home RM34.75 billion from Malaysia in 2015
Of the total, Indonesian foreign workers sent home the most money at RM6.2 billion.
Wed Mar 16 2016
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Celcom offers mobile fund remittance service
The service facilitates the transfer of funds in a quick, secure and hassle free-way, through their mobile phones from anywhere and anytime
Mon Apr 13 2015
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Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia send the most money home
Remittances by legal foreign workers doubled from RM10 billion in 2009 to almost RM20 billion in 2012.
Mon Nov 11 2013
![Africa, Asia lead 'mobile money' boom Africa, Asia lead 'mobile money' boom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/71362040043_295x200.jpg)
Africa, Asia lead 'mobile money' boom
Africa and Asia are leading a global boom in the use of "mobile money" as millions turn to their mobile phones instead of coughing up cash or handing over credit cards.
Thu Feb 28 2013