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KOTA KINABALU: Hotel operators are calling for an immediate dialogue session with Kota Kinabalu City Hall over the recent hike in hotel licensing fees, warning that many budget hotels could be forced to shut down soon due to rising costs.
KOTA KINABALU: Sandakan will soon enjoy cheaper reserved parking, with the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) set to reduce the monthly rental rate from RM500 to RM300 starting April 1.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians could lose up to RM3.3 billion annually by 2029 if foreign exchange (forex) hidden fees are left unchecked, according to new research commissioned by Wise.
Malaysians could lose up to RM3.3bil annually by 2029 if foreign exchange (forex) hidden fees are left unchecked, according to new research commissioned by Wise.
GEORGE TOWN: Motorists on Penang Island have been urged to top-up the balance in their Penang Smart Parking app due to the 50% hike in parking fees from Monday (March 3).
The current fee structure has been in place since 2015.
The upcoming fee increases at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) may stoke transport inflation by making air travel costlier in the near term, according to the central bank, although the higher charges would unlikely upset the overall price growth outlook.
KOTA KINABALU: The state Local Government and Housing Ministry (KKTP) has revised and updated all relevant ordinances, including regulations on the use of premises (Use of Premises By-Law).
PETALING JAYA: Following the government's green light to revise the consultation fees of general practitioners (GPs), doctors say it is long overdue and the minimum rate should be nothing less than RM50.
GEORGE TOWN: Land values in Penang have increased by up to 1,000% in some areas, yet landed property owners have been paying the same quit rent since 1994.
PETALING JAYA: Continuous increases in the accumulated overhead expenses for materials, food, salary and operational costs are the reasons why kindergarten fees will be increased by between 20% and 40% this year, says Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (PPBM).
KOTA KINABALU: There is a need to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility as the hotel industry expands and sustainability becomes increasingly important.
PETALING JAYA: Parents are bracing for the increase in fees for private kindergarten and daycare centres this year, but most generally understand the financial burdens faced by operators.
KOTA KINABALU: Hoteliers in Sabah are urging lawmakers to reconsider the new hotel licensing fees imposed last month, which have increased operational costs and threaten hotel businesses.
PUTRAJAYA: Electric vehicle (EV) owners will enjoy a reduction of up to 85% in road tax fees once the tax holiday ends on Dec 31 next year, says Anthony Loke.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (March 18, 2025)
GEORGE TOWN: Parking rates in Penang will see a 50% rise in fees at designated locations on the island for Penang Smart Parking (PSP) users starting March 2025.
KOTA KINABALU: With the public’s demand for lower parking fees in the semi-rural Penampang district, it is hoped that the rates will be reduced next year.
OTTAWA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian federal government announced Thursday that new credit card fee reductions for small business owners will come into effect this Saturday.
(Reuters) - England and New Zealand were fined 15% of their match fees and penalised three World Test Championship points each for slow over-rates in the first test at Christchurch, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.
