tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post4172110684365639268..comments2024-03-14T19:25:05.015+08:00Comments on SAKMONGKOL AK47: Yes to tax reductionAriff Sabrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04134536173557859031noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-79447224835344593712008-12-14T09:54:00.000+08:002008-12-14T09:54:00.000+08:00oh, oh,oh....missed this part of the headline news...oh, oh,oh....missed this part of the headline news:<BR/><BR/>"There is some heartening news for Malaysian employees. The committee believes the national economy will be chugging along nicely next year.<BR/><BR/>Labour Department director-general Datuk Ismail Abdul Rahim said the National Committee on the Monitoring of Retrenchment has been reactivated to compile the latest information on job Saya...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959724134477425739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-5343336237770287742008-12-14T09:50:00.000+08:002008-12-14T09:50:00.000+08:00PUTRAJAYA: Reduced overtime, shorter working hours...PUTRAJAYA: Reduced overtime, shorter working hours, temporary lay-offs or smaller pay packets – these are some of the suggestions made by a high-level government committee to prepare for the expected economic backlash next year.<BR/><BR/>Here Dato...high level gomen committee suggestions to employers instead of total layoffs...can we suggest drastic pay packet reduction ie cut out totally Saya...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959724134477425739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-31466817233273626682008-12-14T00:45:00.000+08:002008-12-14T00:45:00.000+08:00Boston Tea Party, anyone?Only this time we call it...Boston Tea Party, anyone?<BR/><BR/>Only this time we call it Kuantan or Pekan Tea Party.<BR/><BR/>:PIr. Hanafi Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968863774056195660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-77416857841456147002008-12-13T23:13:00.000+08:002008-12-13T23:13:00.000+08:00We need a REVOLUTION! Hahaha...We need a REVOLUTION! Hahaha...Saya...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959724134477425739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-69250877317173414732008-12-13T23:11:00.000+08:002008-12-13T23:11:00.000+08:00Excellent, MT.Time for the rest of 99.99999 % to w...Excellent, MT.<BR/>Time for the rest of 99.99999 % to wake up and ACT (I am very proud to confess that I am one of the Bersih Strg Commitee) before Bukit Antarabangsa comes to our doorstep.<BR/><BR/>Like AK said "Perhaps about of every Ringgit, maybe only 40 sen reach its intended target. 60% will be siphoned by the many little Napoleons."<BR/><BR/>Perhaps, our AK with his 47would like to lead anAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-3737237753050354532008-12-13T23:05:00.000+08:002008-12-13T23:05:00.000+08:00No taxation without representation!What does our M...No taxation without representation!<BR/><BR/>What does our MPs do?<BR/><BR/>They fight not for our causes as taxpayers.<BR/><BR/>No more tax until electoral system is revamped!Ir. Hanafi Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968863774056195660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-1156664956373535392008-12-13T22:54:00.000+08:002008-12-13T22:54:00.000+08:00bro Sak (& MT)You have made a series of well-t...bro Sak (& MT)<BR/><BR/>You have made a series of well-thought out posts. You have, in fact, allowed the rest of us to join your journey of inquiry by positing the pros and cons of no-tax-reduction and yes-to-tax-reduction. It has been a continuing pleasure to read what's on your mind in these matters.<BR/><BR/>We need to push the envelope of fiscal policy thinking in Malaysia. <BR/><BR/>de minimishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478671079348612565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604477176521753208.post-71570345419770084842008-12-13T22:18:00.000+08:002008-12-13T22:18:00.000+08:00DATO,I'm not well-versed in economics theory, ...DATO,<BR/><BR/>I'm not well-versed in economics theory, but I am wary of that payroll tax suggestion. It was suggested that EPF contributions be reduced to encourage spending and I am not sure it is the wisest idea. <BR/><BR/>Malaysians (especially the regular Alis) already do not have the benefits of well defined and well planned pension plans like the developed nations.<BR/><BR/>I think Saya...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959724134477425739noreply@blogger.com