BANGKOK, 15 Okt (Bernama) -- Menteri-menteri Kewangan Asia dan Eropah
bermesyuarat di sini hari ini dengan harapan dapat mewujudkan satu suasana
ekonomi yang kondusif bagi kedua-dua rantau tersebut yang kini diselubungi latar
belakang krisis ekonomi Zon Euro.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri Thailand, Kittiratt Na-Ranong berkata hasil
mesyuarat tersebut seharusnya membuahkan penyelesaian atau sekurang-kurangnya
mewujudkan suasana kondusif ke arah kedudukan lebih kukuh dan stabil bagi
meletakkan semula ekonomi dunia di landasannya menuju kemakmuran dan mampan.
"Ini adalah saat-saat istimewa bagi meneroka bidang-bidang kerjasama
untuk meningkatkan bukan sahaja hubungan-hubungan ekonomi dan kebudayaan tetapi
juga mewujudkan peluang pelaburan serta pekerjaan bagi kedua-dua rantau itu,"
katanya semasa merasmikan Mesyuarat Menteri-menteri Kewangan Asia-Eropah
(ASEM)ke-10 di sini.
Kittiratt yang juga Menteri Kewangan Thailand berkata Asia dan Eropah saling
berkait rapat dari segi perdagangan dan pelaburan antarabangsa disebabkan
krisis yang terjadi boleh mencetuskan huru-hara di sebelah dunia yang lain.
"Kita berharap untuk melihat perdagangan Asia-Eropah tanpa perlindungan yang
ketat terutama sekali ketika kini melalui tempoh pergolakan yang sukar, dan kita
berharap dapat melihat kedua-dua modal langsung dan portfolio pelaburan,
mengalir bebas di Eurasia," katanya.
-- LAGI
THAILAND-ASEM 2 (AKHIR) BANGKOK
Kittiratt berkata kerjasama mereka adalah lebih mustahak lagi daripada
sebelum ini dalam keadaan kedudukan ekonomi beberapa negara di zon Euro sedang
melalui tempoh kesulitan.
Negara-negara Asia mengeksport hampir AS$1 trilion (RM3.2 trilion) barangan
ke Eropah manakala barangan Eropah bernilai AS$600 bilion (RM1.9 trilion) pula
diturunkan di pelabuhan-pelabuhan Asia tahun lepas.
Beliau berkata Asia berharap ia dapat membalas bantuan dan kerjasama yang
dihulurkan pemimpin-pemimpin Eropah semasa krisis kewangan Asia pada 1997.
Semasa krisis itu, pemimpin-pemimpin Eropah menunjukkan hasrat yang kukuh
untuk membantu negara-negara Asia yang dilanda masalah.
Mesyuarat sehari itu dihadiri wakil-wakil dari 43 buah negara anggota
Asia-Eropah, termasuk Malaysia.
Delegasi Malaysia diketuai Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Datuk Donald Lim
Siang Chai.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, October 15, 2012
林祥才:产业交易去年破1400亿 跃升我国五大经济领域
(吉隆坡14日讯)我国房产业市场交易额在2011年突破1400亿令吉,如今已列我国五大经济领域之一。
财政部副部长拿督林祥才说,这五大经济领域分别是石油和天然气、棕油、制造业、零售市场包括房产业及旅游业,为国家经济贡献良多。
他说,我国房产业房产业逐年增长,2009年房产业交易额为33万8089个单位,总值810亿令吉;2010年交易额达1070亿令吉,增长了32.6%。
林祥才也是马华副总会长。他今日出席BIG HOUSE十周年庆典暨大马首创的网上购“屋”网站推介礼上致词时,这么说。
处理187房屋搁置案
第一成功集团(Titijaya Group)董事经理丹斯里林顺平、林木生集团董事经理拿督林福山、BIG HOUSE总裁林文业、技术支援伙伴EMERSON总经理温荣华和大马林氏宗亲总会总会长林家仪博士,也出席这项庆典。
林祥才说,大马房地产价格比起亚洲国家和地区如日本、新加坡、中国、香港和台湾仍属偏低,故有很大发展空间。
他希望发展商对每项房屋发展项目皆能秉持负责任的态度。
他补充,财政部目前正处理187起房屋搁置事件,其中约100起已在重建中。
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Buddhist association receives RM30,000 to upgrade its building
THE Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) received RM30,000 from
the Federal Government to go towards its building’s maintenance and
upgrading fund.
Deputy Finance Minister cum Selangor MCA liaison chairman Datuk Donald Lim presented a cheque for the amount to SJBA recently.
Lim said all religions encouraged its adherents to do good deeds for others, and that SJBA had for the past years provided a place for devotees to better themselves.
“Good ties between MCA and SJBA started from SJBA’s land application, and it has continued throughout the years.
“I hope this rapport will continue and be maintained,” he said.
“Although Islam is the official religion, the Federal Government has continued to support other religions.
“Funds are distributed to non-Islamic organisations on a yearly basis through MCA, and special allocations based on needs are available for non-Islamic organisations,” Lim said.
SJBA had acquired a parcel of land for its building through the help of Datuk Tang See Hang and Datuk Ng Soon Por, who were former Selangor state executive committee members and now advisers of the association.
With the help of former Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng, as well as many generous donors and contributors, SJBA’s building was built in 1996.
The building in Persiaran Kewajipan in SS13 is a landmark in the Subang Jaya township.
After nearly two decades, the SJBA building is facing space constraints due to an increase in the number of devotees and the many activities conducted there on a regular basis. The association is in need of funds for upgrading and maintenance.
Lim was accompanied by Kelana Jaya parliamentary coordinator cum Kelana Jaya MCA division chairman Ong Chong Swen at the cheque presentation ceremony at SJBA.
Also present were MCA deputy information chief Loh Seng Kok, Kelana Jaya MCA Youth chief Lee You Hin, Kelana Jaya MCA secretary Gan Meng Foo, Kelana Jaya MCA division treasurer Chen Siang Hooi, and Kelana Jaya Wanita MCA vice- chairman Lim Lean Huwa.
Deputy Finance Minister cum Selangor MCA liaison chairman Datuk Donald Lim presented a cheque for the amount to SJBA recently.
Lim said all religions encouraged its adherents to do good deeds for others, and that SJBA had for the past years provided a place for devotees to better themselves.
“Good ties between MCA and SJBA started from SJBA’s land application, and it has continued throughout the years.
“Although Islam is the official religion, the Federal Government has continued to support other religions.
“Funds are distributed to non-Islamic organisations on a yearly basis through MCA, and special allocations based on needs are available for non-Islamic organisations,” Lim said.
SJBA had acquired a parcel of land for its building through the help of Datuk Tang See Hang and Datuk Ng Soon Por, who were former Selangor state executive committee members and now advisers of the association.
With the help of former Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng, as well as many generous donors and contributors, SJBA’s building was built in 1996.
The building in Persiaran Kewajipan in SS13 is a landmark in the Subang Jaya township.
After nearly two decades, the SJBA building is facing space constraints due to an increase in the number of devotees and the many activities conducted there on a regular basis. The association is in need of funds for upgrading and maintenance.
Lim was accompanied by Kelana Jaya parliamentary coordinator cum Kelana Jaya MCA division chairman Ong Chong Swen at the cheque presentation ceremony at SJBA.
Also present were MCA deputy information chief Loh Seng Kok, Kelana Jaya MCA Youth chief Lee You Hin, Kelana Jaya MCA secretary Gan Meng Foo, Kelana Jaya MCA division treasurer Chen Siang Hooi, and Kelana Jaya Wanita MCA vice- chairman Lim Lean Huwa.
林祥才:AIM已撥75億貸款
(吉隆坡3日訊)財政部副部長拿督林祥才說,自1987年9月17日設立的馬來西亞計劃信託基金(AIM),至今已撥出75億3200萬令吉給32萬897名貸款者。
他說,馬來西亞計劃信託基金目前在全國13州屬有123家分行。
他說,馬來西亞計劃信託基金成功將貧窮家庭脫離貧窮線,根據北大研究顯示,借貸者的平均收入已從之前的每月515令吉,提高至2675令吉。
林祥才今日在國會下議院,回答詩南區國會議員沙禮卡爾比提問時,這么指出。
他指出,這項基金是希望能將目標群納入國家發展主流,鼓勵他們自力更生,達致成功。
同時,馬來西亞計劃信託基金也在沙巴設立比其他州屬更多的分行,截至今年8月,沙州共有22間分行,佔全國最多。
Donald Lim : Pembiayaan AIM RM7.53b sejak 1987
KUALA LUMPUR 3 Okt. - Pembiayaan sebanyak RM7.53 bilion telah disalurkan kepada 320,897 peminjam Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) di seluruh negara sejak badan amanah itu ditubuhkan pada 17 September 1987.
Timbalan Menteri Kewangan, Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai berkata, sehingga hari ini, AIM mempunyai 123 cawangan dan beroperasi di 13 negeri di seluruh negara.
Selain itu, katanya, kajian impak terkini oleh Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) mendapati purata pendapatan peminjam AIM meningkat kepada RM2,675 sebulan berbanding RM515 sebulan sebelum ini.
"Pendekatan AIM membangunkan golongan sasar adalah melalui proses pemerkasaan agar mereka boleh bersaing dalam arus pembangunan negara.
"Pendekatan ini diterapkan melalui falsafah pembiayaan dan bayaran balik secara mingguan iaitu peminjam perlu bersungguh-sungguh memastikan projek dilaksanakan berjaya supaya mampu membayar balik pinjaman," katanya dalam sidang Dewan Rakyat hari ini.
Beliau menjawab pertanyaan lisan Salleh Kalbi (BN-Silam) yang ingin mengetahui jumlah peminjam AIM sehingga hari ini dan apakah keupayaan mereka untuk bersaing di pasaran.
Kepada pertanyaan lisan kedua Salleh berhubung usaha meningkatkan capaian AIM di kawasan pedalaman khususnya di Sabah, beliau berkata, lebih banyak cawangan operasi dibuka di negeri itu berbanding negeri-negeri lain.
Katanya, sehingga Ogos 2012, Sabah mencatatkan bilangan cawangan AIM tertinggi iaitu sebanyak 22 buah.
"Secara tidak langsung, penyertaan peminjam AIM di Sabah mencatatkan peningkatan tertinggi iaitu seramai 59,072 orang. Antara daerah yang mempunyai cawangan AIM di Sabah termasuklah Beaufort, Kota Belud, Kudat, Kota Marudu, Tuaran dan Papar," jelasnya.
© Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd
Monday, October 1, 2012
Donald Lim: Capitalise on vibrant medical and travel insurance
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian insurance companies need to be more aggressive in tapping the opportunities in medical and travel sectors as both are promising and vibrant businesses.
Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai said the participation of local players in these sectors is still not strong yet and they must take action in order to be on par with the international market.
"We hope the Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII) can do studies on these particular sectors as it has the expertise in the insurance industry.
"We need more ideas and proposals in line with international standards. MII should be able to do this and come out with something which is good for the country," he told reporters after officiating the 2nd Malaysia Insurance Summit 2012 today.
The two-day event, organised by the MII, is a platform for Malaysian insurance industry players to discuss issues and challenges as well as to exchange views concerning the local and global insurance markets.
Also present was MII Chief Executive Officer Khadijah Abdullah.
Lim noted people are currently looking at insuring themselves because they are involved with risks as well as to have protection when they travel.
Parallel to the growth of trade, this area would become a very good sector for insurers, he added.
In 2011, Malaysia's total trade with other nations amounted to RM1.16 trillion, and had already recorded a five per cent increase for the first six months of this year.
Given the importance of having medical insurance, Lim said there is a possibility to make this protection compulsory in the near term.
BR1M 2.0 forms out this month, says Donald Lim
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Application forms for the second round of the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M 2.0) cash aid are expected to be distributed this month, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.
"The government will make an announcement on BR1M 2.0 in one or two weeks, by October the forms should be available," he said after launching the Malaysia Insurance Summit 2012 here today.
BR1M 2.0 was announced on Friday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, with eligibility extended to single individuals, aged 21 and above and earning below RM2,000 a month, who will get a RM250 one-off payment.
Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said RM3 billion has been allocated for the scheme, with payments from early next year to 4.3 million households and 2.7 million single individuals.
Lim said those who had previously applied for BR1M 1.0 need not re-register for BR1M 2.0, while those who think they are eligible would have to make fresh applications.
University students, who already have the RM250 book voucher, are not eligible for the cash aid, but unemployed university graduates are, he added.
林祥才吁各银行伸缩性处理 批准更多中小企业融资
(吉隆坡26日讯)财政部副部长拿督林祥才今日说,有鉴于国内中小型企业在银行融资方面对一些困难,他呼吁本地及外资银行在这方面给予更伸缩性的处理以及协助,以促进我国的经济及中小型的发展,银行也从中受惠。
他说,当局考虑提高大马进出口银行及中小型企业银行的资金,以协助更多中小型企业获得贷款融资。
出口商市场开拓研会
他今日出席“大马中小型企业出口商市场开拓研讨会”上,这样说。
在研讨会上,本地企业中世达投资Capital私人有限公司执行董事戴德兴与江门市场物流行业协会副总执行长梁稳昌签署合作备忘录,加强双方贸易的合作关系。
下半年经济或放缓
林祥才说,我国今年上半年的经济已有亮眼的表现,但不排除下半年的经济会出现放缓的趋势。
他说,目前各政府部门致力寻求解决方案。
出席研讨会者包括雪州马华中小型企业发展局主任拿督叶金福、江门市场物流行业协会副总执行长梁稳昌及大马清真工业发展局(HDC)特别项目副总监南兰奥斯曼等。
林祥才:新申請者獲批‧不能追討首輪援金
(吉隆坡1日訊)財政部副部長拿督林祥才指出,第二輪“一個大馬人民援助金"的新申請者,並不能向政府追討之前所錯過的500令吉援助金。
他說,在2013年財政預算案下,政府接受新的申請,不過需符合條件,而且如果申請獲得批准,並不能索回的第一次所錯失申請的援助金。
“這些東西是沒得好追討的,我們得展望未來的生活,不能向後看。"他披露,政府會在近期內分發表格給申請者填寫。
林祥才今日為第二屆馬來西亞保險峰會主持開幕後,在新聞發佈會上,針對記者詢問一馬援助金2.0的申請者,能否追討錯過的首輪援助金時解釋,很多民眾第一次沒有申請,是因為覺得政府可能欺騙人民,結果發現真的可以領取援助金才想申請時,卻為時已晚。
符合資格者要把握機會
“總之,符合資格的申請者,要把握第二次的機會了。"他說,政府對一馬援助金1.0感到滿意,並沒有接到太多投訴。上次派發給430萬個低收入家庭,這次預料會有270萬新的申請。
他也強調,之前已經登記者不需再重新登記,政府會再發放給他們,60歲以上者獲500令吉,21歲以上至60歲的單身家庭,可獲250令吉現金。
“這筆援助金是在2013年的預算案的撥款,所以會在明年1月起才派。"
大專生不能申領250令吉
詢及那些尚在大學或大專學院求學者,是否也有資格申領250令吉一馬援助金時,林祥才表示不能,因為在籍大學生可領取250令吉購書券,不能同時兩者兼得,因為購書券已等同援助金。
“除非他們剛好完成學業,又暫時未找到工作,就有資格申領。"
另一方面,有關月入3千以下的年輕人購買智能手機可獲回扣200令吉,他指出,財政部將會要求大馬通訊與多媒體委員會,針對執行的制度進行研究。
“我們會確保人民在獲得這些優惠時,不會面對太多麻煩。"
希望制定適合全民醫
財政部副部長林祥才說,政府希望保險業者以及大馬保險學院未來能夠制定出一套適合全民的醫藥保單,確保每個人的生活都獲得保障。
他表示,在很多先進國家,他們的人民投保時,可以享有付少少卻得到很多保障的優惠。
“我們希望我國未來的保險發展也能朝這個方向,畢竟時代不同了,每個人都希望加強自己的保障,投保是為了心愛家人未來的生活舖路。"
他指出,政府不可能為每個公民都投保,這些保單須由人民自己承擔。
“不過,政府希望每個人都能獲健康方面的保障。所以,我們希望大馬保險學院能夠研究,看看哪種制度才適合我國。"
林祥才:填写申请表格手续相同 援助金料年初发放
(吉隆坡29日讯)财政部副部长拿督林祥才说,月入少于2000令吉的21岁以上单身人士,将可享250令吉援助金,不过必须填写申请表格及交由内陆税收局审核。
他说,有关申请手续,与政府发放首期的“一个大马援助金”相同。
林祥才接受《南洋商报》询及2013年财政预算案公布的惠民措施,这么表示。
他说,一切必须等候预算案在国会通过后才能落实,他预计各项援助金将在明年初发放。
政府宣布的惠民措施包括发放250令吉单身援助金、100令吉学生助学金、500令吉一个大马援助金和200令吉手机回扣等。
他说,曾经获得一个大马援助金,不必再提出申请,他们将自动享有第二次援助金。
“如果要申请的人士,必须等候内陆税收局发出新表格时再填写。但一切还言之过早,因为整个预算案还要等国会三读通过。”
询及政府会否像去年那样,在预算案未三读通过,就向学生派发100令吉助学金时,他表示视情况而定。
手机回扣200元不限品牌
林祥才说,21岁至30岁月入低于3000令吉的人士购手机,可获200令吉回扣,并没有限制任何品牌和型号。
“只要是3G的手机即可。”他说,此举是鼓励年轻人上网。
林祥才:月入2千元以下 21至60岁单身者获250元
(布城29日讯)财政部副部长拿督林祥才说,凡在21至60岁之间、月入2000令吉及以下的单身者,可获250令吉的一个马来西亚援助金(BR1M)。
他今日受《光华日报》询问说,“一个马来西亚人民援助金”发放的500令吉援助金是供月收入不超过3000令吉的家庭,范围包括60岁以上的乐龄人士及单亲家庭,只要月收入3000令吉以下便可申请,因此,单身者的受惠年龄范围是21至60岁之间。
询及去年在申请上述援助金时出现舞弊的个案是否同样可在今年获得援助金,例如去年彭亨州有拿督被指获得500令吉的援助金,林祥才强调,任何人只要符合资格都可以获得这项援助金。
他强调,这是一份获得国会通过的预算案,需指南来提出申请及批准。
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