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The Star
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
SST on imported goods up for review
Nice to meet you: Ahmad Zahid shaking hands with a member of Kemas during the Teachers Day celebration. — Bernama BANGI: The expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) on several imported goods, including fruits such as apple and mandarin oranges will be reviewed, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said the decision to impose the SST of between 5% and 10% on fruits not produced locally should be considered. 'I believe it is reasonable for (the new SST rate on certain goods) to be reviewed and I think there will be an adjustment on certain materials to be categorised as taxable. '(But) don't take that conclusively,' he said after officiating the Community Development Department (Kemas) Teachers Day celebration yesterday. Earlier, Mydin Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin Mohamed described the move to impose SST on imported fruit as unreasonable because it also affects low-income consumers. Ahmad Zahid said the views put forward by Ameer Ali should be brought to the Cabinet meeting as it touches on the people's needs for imported fruits. 'The revenue from fruit tax to the country is not that high. If SST is imposed, the price will increase,' Ahmad Zahid said, Bernama reported. 'I know the purpose (of imposing SST on imported fruits) is to protect local fruits but we do not produce apples and mandarin oranges. I am sure the Finance Ministry and the Economy Ministry are also looking into the matter,' he added On June 9, the government announced a targeted review of the SST rate which will take effect from July 1. The sales tax rate will remain the same for essential goods, while a rate of 5% or 10% will be imposed on non-essential or discretionary goods. The scope of service tax has also been expanded to cover six new services such as rental or leasing, construction, finance, private healthcare, education and beauty.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Thank a Teacher Day 2025: Send us your messages
It's National Thank a Teacher' Day today!It's a day that celebrates teachers and school staff all over the country and thanks them for their hard it is your class teacher, a teaching assistant or dinner helper we want to hear from makes them so fantastic and what you are grateful for?You can let us know by leaving a comment below. You see them almost every day and they are a big part of your lives, teachers and school support staff help kids learn and grow and now there is a chance to recognise all they there a special teacher who is able to explain things really well and makes lessons super fun?Or is there a teaching assistant who has helped you with something that you found difficult?Perhaps there's someone who is always there for a friendly chat or is guaranteed to make you laugh? Maybe one of your school staff is particularly kind or a good listener?Or is there a dinner helper who remembers what your favourite food is and always gives you a bigger helping?Whoever it is, give that special person in your school a shout out in the us know how they've helped you and why they should be thanked.
Times of Oman
29-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Teacher's Day celebration held in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate
Ibra: North Al Sharqiyah Education Department on Thursday honoured more than 140 teaching staff members from North Al Sharqiyah Governorate during a celebration marking Teachers' Day for School Year 2024-2025. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani, Minister of Education. It was attended by members of the State Council, government officials, private sector representatives and members of the administrative and teaching staff from the governorate's schools. At the closing of the ceremony, Dr. Madiha handed over certificates of felicitation to 144 top performers, including staff of teaching and administrative departments and educational support bodies operating at North Al Sharqiyah schools.
The Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Starchild: Why Malaysian kids are learning with love — thanks to great teachers
Where would we be today without our teachers? They help us discover new things, answer our big (and small) questions, and show us how to be our best selves. Teachers are like gardeners. Every day, they help us grow – by teaching us letters and numbers, fun facts about space or animals, and how to work together with friends. They give us the tools we need to bloom, in school and in life. But teachers don't just teach subjects. They also teach kindness, patience and courage. If we are feeling nervous, they cheer us on. If we make a mistake, they help us try again. If we are stuck, they find new ways to help us understand. Lai Zhi Lin, 6 That's why Teachers Day is so special. It is our chance to say thank you for all the time, care and effort they give us. Here are the second batch of letters from Starchild readers on the topic, Teachers Day. Lai Zhi Lin, six, thinks her teachers are special and kind. 'I love my teacher because she plays with me.' Angeline Chin Zi Ying, 6 Angeline Chin Zi Ying, six, enjoys active playtime with her teacher. 'You let us play with you. We get to throw balls around!' Choong Vin Son, 6 Choong Vin Son, six, has grown to love arts and crafts, thanks to his teachers. 'We always have arts and crafts lessons together,' he says. Lim Shan Ni, 6 'You teach me right from wrong. You play cards and reward me,' writes Lim Shan Ni, six. ITEM: Fathers Day is a time to celebrate the special men in our lives – our dads, grandpas, uncles and anyone who cares for us like a father. Colour me Do you enjoy going on adventures with your dad? Maybe he makes you laugh at his jokes or helps you with your schoolwork. Tell us why your father or father figure is special. You can write a short letter, draw a picture of you doing something fun together or share a happy memory! Email your contributions to lifestyle@ by June 6. Please put 'STARCHILD: Happy Fathers Day' in the subject line of your email. Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200dpi. Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone contact, and address. Instead of handwritten letters, please type out your letters.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
Former students gift school new bus on Teachers Day
Compiled by C. ARUNO, JUNAID IBRAHIM and R. ARAVINTHAN PENS, notebooks and chocolates were among the popular items gifted by students during Teachers Day, but not for the alumni of Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Mahmud (Sesma) in Terengganu. In a heartwarming tribute to educators, the alumni group gifted the school with a brand new bus worth over half a million ringgit. Harian Metro reported that the bus, priced at RM670,000, was funded through a donation drive launched in February 2023. Sesma alumni (MySesma) president Datuk Mohd Zuber Embong, who had previously served as the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly Speaker, handed over the memorable gift to school principal Hayati A Rahman. 'The initial proposal by the MySesma committee was to launch a donation drive, including organising a gala night for the construction of a new prayer hall that can accommodate 250 congregants,' he said. Mohd Zuber said they later received a request from the school management for the purchase of a new bus. 'Although part of the funds was used to buy the new bus, it does not affect the construction of the new prayer hall, which is expected to be completed and operational by August,' he added. > Smugglers' attempt to bring in illegal firearms using trucks carrying fish and vegetables were foiled by authorities in Perlis. Utusan Malaysia reported that the smugglers were also detected to have used cargo services, trains, maritime routes and undocumented migrants via illegal routes along the Malaysia-Thailand borders. According to Perlis police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim, interrogation of several suspects previously detained revealed that most of the firearms seized were believed to be for personal use in criminal activities. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
