Customs checking online traders Wednesday, 1 June 2016 – KUALA LUMPUR: Some 30,000 online businesses have come under scrutiny of the Customs Department for not registering under the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The department, said its director-general Datuk Seri Khazali Ahmad, was in the midst of gathering more information on these businesses before embarking […]
Read MoreWhen does GST apply to individuals who own properties? Monday, 25 April 2016 – IT has always been clear that it is the responsibility of those in business to register for GST and collect the tax. However, recent guidance released by the authorities could bring private individuals, who would not consider that they are in […]
Read MoreHotels’ Take On Improving Tourism In Brunei Monday, June 20, 2016 – HOTELS play a significant role in the development of the tourism industry. However, a low occupancy rate can hurt the hotel business, and this has been the case for Brunei where tourist arrivals are not among the highest in the region. Recently our journalist […]
Read MoreNew Agreement To Streamline Food Testing Process In Asean Monday, June 20, 2016 – THE ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) is hoping the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on food hygiene system among ASEAN countries will streamline the testing process for food exports. Dr Siti N Abdul Malek (pictured), director at the AFBA secretariat, said the […]
Read MoreBrunei Exports Fall By 22.6% In April Saturday, June 18, 2016 – BRUNEI’S total exports fell by 22.6 per cent to $512.3 million in April 2016 from last month owing to lower mineral fuel exports, according to the latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS). The Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) said exports of mineral […]
Read MoreIndia Keen To Help Brunei’s Agriculture, It Sectors Friday, June 17, 2016 – INDIA is keen to use its vast experience in agriculture and IT to help Brunei meet its goals for a diversified economy and improved food security. During a visit to the Indian High Commission by both the National and Brunei Malay Chamber of […]
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