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Domestic consumption will go up with EPF contribution reduction

Domestic consumption will go up with EPF contribution reduction

LETTER | It will mean RM10 billion in the hands of consumers and also RM10 billion less to EPF’s coffers, which may not be the best move.

Snap election may be the best way out of political impasse

Snap election may be the best way out of political impasse

LETTER | But even that may not bring good tidings for all as any election is dicey especially after the collapse of gov't.

Malaysia and India should aim for a win-win partnership in trade

Malaysia and India should aim for a win-win partnership in trade

LETTER | The trade deficit to India is about US$4b yearly and it continues to be in this unfavourable position.

Gov't departments must acknowledge or reply letters, emails

Gov't departments must acknowledge or reply letters, emails

LETTER | Most people do not write letters for trivial issues, but for important complaints needing action.

Agriculture, farming need to be given more preference

Agriculture, farming need to be given more preference

LETTER | Malaysia’s food import bill runs into billions of ringgit and it is high time agriculture is given pride of place for our economic well being.

Khat should be an arts subject taught as a hobby

Khat should be an arts subject taught as a hobby

LETTER | Instead of making it an elective, it should be offered as an additional skill to gain during free time after exams.

KL Summit needs to come up with new solutions

KL Summit needs to come up with new solutions

LETTER | A stable, progress and peaceful global Islamic community is essential for word peace.

Let the Chin Peng issue rest once and for all

Let the Chin Peng issue rest once and for all

LETTER | We have forgotten it if not forgiven other atrocities so why should Chin Peng be an exception?

Year-end bonus can be used to repay PTPTN loan

Year-end bonus can be used to repay PTPTN loan

LETTER | Some receive the usual one or two months' bonus and some more.

Haze brings more problems and negativity for the palm oil industry

Haze brings more problems and negativity for the palm oil industry

LETTER | 'The golden crop for Indonesia and Malaysia has now become the bane, and a tragedy for both nations.'

Revoke pension scheme in favour of a welfare state

Revoke pension scheme in favour of a welfare state

LETTER | The government needs to adopt a more egalitarian approach through a social security system that cares.

Some suggestions to boost revenue and help the poor for Budget 2020

Some suggestions to boost revenue and help the poor for Budget 2020

The increase in revenue can be channelled to help the B40 group and elderly facing hardship for the rise in the cost of living.

Time for the government to set up dedicated jungle rescue squad

Time for the government to set up dedicated jungle rescue squad

There are now more instances of people getting lost in the jungle during trekking or mountaineering trips.

Selangor river should be a protected zone

Selangor river should be a protected zone

The Selangor River is the real river of life for the millions of people who are dependent on it.                                    

Late Sultan Ahmad Shah made co-hosting a reality

Late Sultan Ahmad Shah made co-hosting a reality

LETTER | Not all may recall that it was his creative solution that resolved a political and footballing impasse.

Displaced horticultural nursery owners seek help

Displaced horticultural nursery owners seek help

These owners and operators want the prime minister to allocate an alternative site.
India not sensitive to the needs of visitors

India not sensitive to the needs of visitors

LETTER | Many have spoken out against the recent visa fee-hike but nothing has come out of it.
Insurance scheme a boon for B40 group

Insurance scheme a boon for B40 group

LETTER | The B40 insurance scheme provides a good chance for the government to rectify a long-felt need of the people.
Regulating houses of worship

Regulating houses of worship

LETTER | We need to have a proper and respectful policy to deal with the diverse religious issues in M'sia.

Silence of the tigers

Silence of the tigers

LETTER | The oldest jungles in the world could become eerily quiet without the Malayan tiger’s roar.
Tommy Thomas has his hands full

Tommy Thomas has his hands full

LETTER | AG Tommy Thomas’ interview should put to rest the unfair criticisms against him.

BR1M is not a bribe

BR1M is not a bribe

LETTER | Despite what Harapan leaders may say, BR1M's purpose is to help the B40 group, and nothing more. 

Address migrant worker issue comprehensively

Address migrant worker issue comprehensively

LETTER | The registration deadline does not touch on why so many remain unregistered in the first place.

Let AG be appointed by Parliament

Let AG be appointed by Parliament

LETTER | Since the AG will be controlled by Parliament there will be no need for a separate public prosecutor.