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Tobacco manufacturers say black market currently commands close to 60 percent of the total market in Malaysia and over the last five years, Putrajaya has lost to the tune of RM25 billion in tax leakages to the tobacco black market.

The results of a company audit carried out by the National Audit Department show that there is an increase in taxes and penalties amounting to RM16.35 billion that can be collected by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB).

Ex-JCorp president and chief executive Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim pleads not guilty at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court with deceiving the JCorp board into investing USS$2.25 million (RM9.46 million) in two companies three years ago. -BERNAMA

Travellers arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, on March 7, 2022. - EPA

Cloudy weather enveloped the whole of Kuantan due to the occasional heavy rain on Feb 25. (Source: BERNAMA)

Expressing his concern for Malaysia's ageing society, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society adviser Professor Nathan Vytialingam said retirees will need every penny they could save in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle that can help reduce the risk of falling sick. - Picture credit of Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society

Lack of retirement savings could lead to social crises such as homelessness according to economists. - Picture courtesy of Johor Bahru City Council

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Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 allows workers to apply for flexible work arrangements, depending on the type of workplace and working hours.

Nurul Izzah Anwar says it is shocking for the prime minister to announce the minimum wage hike at Umno general assembly. Bernama pic