New Straits Times - 2016-10-22

• The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd welcomes the tax relief announced for newspaper subscripti­ons.
• The prime minister’s announceme­nt that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is to stay at six per cent for 2017, drew relief.
• The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry will use vacant government lands provided under the 2017 Budget to build 8,900 PPR houses.
• Grade 56 between Grade 54 and Jusa C introduced for medical and dental specialist­s.
• “The people remain the central focus in the distributi­on of allocation­s under the 2017 Budget,” says the deputy prime minister.
• Malaysians welcome the increase in the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M),
• PM: TN50 our lucky charm
• A budget too overwhelmi­ng for Najib’s detractors
• No hike in GST a relief to many
• ‘Walkout an act of disgrace’
• Better end-financing scheme for PR1MA homebuyers
• Rehda: Incentives will boost affordable sector
• Cabbies grateful
• ‘Incentives to boost civil sector’
• ‘More research funds needed for public universiti­es’
• ‘Economy stable, on a positive trajectory’
• Police get RM8b for major programmes
• ‘Govt must ensure prices don’t rise’
• First for commoners in Parliament
• Public told to practise ‘prudent spending’
• Three children among eight dead in crash
• Brothers’ bank accounts frozen
• Applicatio­n to represent kin rejected
• Cops to use POCA in mini casino probes
• ‘Kabali’ extras nabbed over house break-ins
• Murdered boy was hit on the chest
• Three technician­s held over Sabah Water Dept graft
• Journey to founder’s birthplace
• Hutchings, the priest who defined education in Penang
• Special stamps to mark occasion
• ‘Man with schizophre­nia can be executed’
• 850,000 go hungry in south Madagascar
• IS attacks Kirkuk to draw attention away from Mosul
• Manila to maintain ties with Washington
• Yingluck to fight RM4b fine over rice scheme
• EU warns Russia
• EU to tackle illegal immigratio­n from Africa
• 11th death due to faulty airbags confirmed
• Egypt’s fight against IS makes enemies
• Carter to meet Turkey leaders, stress Iraqi sovereignt­y
• UN to evacuate Aleppo if truce holds
• Magnitude 6.6 quake jolts Japan
• Haima churns towards China
• Hundreds of snow leopards killed yearly
• NZ cancels meeting with HK advocates
• Hope for Bangladesh
• Drake to step down as British Cycling CEO
• NZ bowlers pull off 6-run win thriller
• All Blacks ready to go
• Tiger says he can better Nicklaus’ record
• Nadal’s focus is on next season
• Svetlana’s chances bright
• Rain ruins practice
• Rosberg shuts out negative thoughts
• Vettel in no hurry for new deal
• Hamilton raring to go in Austin
• Stumbling Bayern hunt win
• Tough test awaits Garcia on debut
• Resurgent Milan can beat Juve, says Bonaventur­a
• Tough weekend for big boys
• Suarez can’t believe his luck
• Parting Kompany?
• Carroll set for longer spell on the sidelines
• Reds ready to bounce back
• Gunners’ target
• Pochettino wants top spot
• Koeman: Don’t just rely on Lukaku
• European leagues strike back over CL row
• United show class
• Zawawi springs a surprise
• Worthy victory
• Chong Wei can deliver
• Bronze for tired Zhiayi
• Joy in the rain
• T’ganu in danger
• Knox fires into contention
• Gavin keeps momentum going
• Lahiri in familiar territory
• Solid agenda will foster capital mart’s sustainabl­e growth, says Bursa chief
• Firm measures to ride out challenges
• What industry captains say ...
• SURIAKU SET TO GO NATIONWIDE VIA MYSURIA
• RM1.4b to bolster Bumi agenda
• ‘Fiscal measures remain supportive of growth while focusing on consolidat­ion’
• MIDF: Budget well-constructe­d
• On track for 4-4.5pc GDP growth
• Tackling structural issues to enhance long-term potential
• Domestic demand expected to spur economy
• Govt measures to meet demand for affordable houses
• BR1M promotes consumer-related industries’ growth
• Services sector expected to post higher growth of 5.6pc
• Accelerati­ng high-end manufactur­ing
• Sustained E&E demand will support export-oriented industries
• Financial sector more globally integrated
• Insurance industry’s capital adequacy ratio remains strong at 234.9pc
• AKPK plays key role in enhancing money management skills
• Exports likely to grow at faster pace
• Govt to continue to consolidat­e fiscal position
• Agricultur­e sector set to rebound with 1.5pc growth
• Constructi­on sector to expand 8.3pc on mega projects
• Policies to help boost Connected Economy
• Private sector boosts capital market funds
• Programme helps unlock mid-tier firms’ export potential
• China policy shift opens opportunit­ies
• Global growth expected to moderate at 3.1pc
• US$1.5b sovereign sukuk gets strong investor support
• Stable investment climate in NCER
• Smallholde­rs hail govt move to resume aid for oil palm replanting
• Manufactur­ing sector lauds incentives to boost SME growth
• BAT offers US$47b to buy out Reynolds
• Keppel slashes 8,000 jobs
• Bombardier to slash more jobs
• Saudi visa fee hike may hit foreign investment­s
• China group plans US$700m steel plant in Philippine­s
• It’s balanced, comprehens­ive and inclusive, says Mustapa
• Industry players expect more digital innovation
• InvestKL chief welcomes pro-business initiative­s
• A-milking we shall go
• TRUE TALES TO INSPIRE
• FOR THAT CITRUSY KICK
• AVOIDING ‘TRIGGER FOODS’
• PERSEVERE DESPITE HARDSHIP
• MARINE PARK ENTREPRENE­URS
• WINGS TO SOAR IN SABAH
• AIM-ING FOR THE BEST
• GIRL POWER
• Z NATION RETURNS W ITH NEW SEASON

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