PETALING JAYA: The recent implementation of 6% service tax on logistics services has caused confusion and apprehension within the industry nationwide, says the Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (Insap). “The SST on local freight is a hidden tax hike on consumers which, according to Sabah Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association president Datuk Johnson … Read more
Although high borrowing costs and tight credit conditions persisted for consumers, a strong job market and rising wages helped fuel consumer spending during the holiday shopping period in the final months of 2023. Prior to the holidays, I stated my belief that — on a non-inflation adjusted basis — retail sales would increase 3 to … Read more
Congress has termed BJP government’s move to cancel Centre for Policy Research’s FCRA licence as a “petty act of cowardice”. The main opposition party said it was “sad and amusing” that the scholars of a think tank could scare the government. In a written statement released by the party, All India Professionals Congress chairman Praveen … Read more
Aiming to make India a global skilling and innovation hub for geospatial technology, the Indian Public Policy Think Tank Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS) and Esri India Technologies Pvt Ltd announced the decision to collaborate to launch the ‘Master Mentors Geo-Enabling Indian Scholars’ (MMGEIS) program in the country. The program, according to the press release, … Read more
