BERA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday (Jan 29), reminded companies and industry players not to raise the prices of goods although their electricity bills are expected to increase following the loss of rebates and the imposition of a surchage.
THIS year alone, the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) has so far received approximately 70 complaints about telephone calls to public and private organisations going unanswered.
As Covid-19 figures continue to rise daily, there is mounting pressure on insurance companies to cover treatment costs. How will this pan out eventually?
Published on: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
By: Bernama
Datuk Dr N. Marimuthu : Credit Bernama
Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) calls on all consumers with medical insurance policies to inform them of the price increase of their premiums.
Its President, Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason, in a statement said Fomca has been receiving complaints from policyholders of medical insurance of indiscriminate increase in the price of their premiums.
“Many consumers have been forced to pay increasing medical premiums. It is certainly wrong and unacceptable that insurance companies, at this time, raise premium prices to make excessive profits. Consumers are already suffering. Fomca will be launching a national campaign to urge Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to stop the increase in medical premiums,” he said.
Peoples submit income tax submission before the deadline at LHDN office in Shah Alam (April 16,2021) - AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
PETALING JAYA: More than ever, this year’s tax relief measures offer a lifeline to many, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused great upheavals and losses in the job market.
With the deadline to file taxes fast approaching, tax experts are advising people to be aware of the relief they can claim for and the mistakes they should avoid.
As of yesterday evening, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) had received 1.5 million tax return forms for individuals without business income, a 30% increase compared to the same time last year.