Sunday, August 29, 2010

林祥才率团出访 招华资吸纳官股





(吉隆坡28日讯)继我国成为中国第十一个合格境内机构投资者(QDII)后,政府希望中国基金能在国库控股(Khazanah)脱售官股(官联公司持股)计划中,吸纳这批官股。

访华肩负吸资使命

甫于6月1日内阁小改组走马上任的副财政部长拿督林祥才,将从明天(8月29日)开始率领大马股票交易所、证券监督委员会以及投资银行一连6天到中国开拓商机,《南洋商报》是独家随行媒体。

林祥才接受《南洋商报》独家专访时透露,这一次官访夹杂着好几个使命,其中之一就是吸引中国基金前来大马投资官联公司。

“国库控股将更多的股权脱售,可以让政府套现,把钱花在更有建设性的计划上,也好让政府有更多的资金周转,尽快把资金发配给供应商和建筑商。”

政府减持官联公司

为了加强官联公司表现进而推动国家经济增长,国库控股自2004年起开始推行“官联公司转型计划”,着重核心业务、提高竞争力、减持官联公司股权,为该计划的其中一部分。

首相纳吉日前前往美国时也曾在纽约告诉当地投资者,大马有意进一步释出官股,一来刺激上市公司股票流动率和活络股市,政府也将因此为国库筹募资金。

截至目前,国库控股直接及间接减持的股项主要有国家能源(Tenaga,5347,主板贸服股)、大马机场(Airport,5014,主板贸服股)和南北大道(PLUS,5052,主板贸服股)、时光网络(TimeCom,5031,主板基建股)及马电讯(TM,4863,主板贸服股)。

一股黄金股就够了

针对政府官联公司的控制权,林祥才认为,释出官股还能提升官联公司的效率和能见度,他告诉记者:“政府有一股黄金股(golden share)就够了。”

随着中国超越日本成为继美国之后世界第二大经济体,中国市场游资丰沛,是世界各国虎视眈眈的“金主”;而大马也希望分得一杯羹。

另外,国库控股也在近期透过马友乃德集团(UEM Group),脱售发马(Pharma,7081,主板贸服股)86.61%股权给莫实得(Bstead,2771,主板种植股)。

大马于今年6月23日与中国达成合格境内机构投资者(QDII)协议,意味着中国境内商业银行可代客投资大马股市、债券及单位信托基金等投资产品。

锁定建筑机械建材金融 冀30中企来马上市

除了鞋材公司,政府也将努力争取更多其他领域的中国公司到大马股票交易所上市,尤其是建筑、机械、药剂、建材及金融公司。

林祥才告诉《南洋商报》,目前在大马上市的中国公司都以鞋材业务为主;财政部己设下目标,要在2011年杪前吸引30家中国公司来马上市,而且会把业务范围扩展至建筑、机械、药剂、建材、金融等。

做大经济蛋糕

我国目前进行中、且与中资相关的基建工程中,第二槟城大桥就是由马友乃德集团(UEM Group)以及中国港湾联手的工程,中国港湾更在吉隆坡设有办事处。

另外,砂拉越巨无霸工程巴昆水坝,也有中国公司的参与。

相信这些在马设有业务的中国建筑公司,是财政部积极争取的优先对象。

除了吸引中国公司来马上市,林祥才也将争取中资前来投资,促销大马成为中国公司在东南亚的枢纽,让东南亚6亿人口成为中企在中国境外的第二大市场。

林祥才提到,我国交通发达,尤其是廉价航空,可以让这些生意人更有效地航行各地;同时也可利用大马人通晓多语的能力聘用他们成为本区域经理。

此外,中国公司也可利用大马,成为他们进入印度和中东市场的踏脚石。

“我们要的是资本密集投资,不是劳工密集工业。”

提高国人年均收入

透过资本密集外资,可以提高国人年均收入。

如此一来,大马商机以及就业机会就会进一步扩大,不会只局限在本地政府工程,林祥才说:“我们要把经济蛋糕做大。”

《南洋商报》独家随团采访

副财政部长拿督林祥才将从29日开始,一连6天官访中国,《南洋商报》是唯一受邀随团采访媒体。

巩固马中经贸

林祥才这次的官访好几项使命,旨在积极招商投资和上市以及进一步巩固马中经贸关系。

除了争取中资前来投资上市以及进一步加强经贸关系,林祥才此行还负有“充实国库”和“开源节流”的任务。

本报经济组副主任刘文方将随团报道,其他随团成员包括开始率领大马股票交易所、证券监督委员高层。

Thursday, August 26, 2010

巴生市议会被鉴定滥权颁工程,林祥才感叹雪州子民选错政府




马华雪州联委会主席林祥才对于雪州政府终于鉴定巴生市议会在颁发工程合约时出现滥权问题,表示深切遗憾,并有感雪州子民在308大选后选错了州政府。

他指出,行动党前巴生市议员郑文福支持信风波爆发后,各界皆对有关事件深表关注,因为大家都对向来高呼透明廉政口号的民联雪州政府竟会出现此丑闻感到非常惊讶。

他指出,身为雪州反对党的雪州马华各基层领袖,并没有对此事件坐视不理,目的是要监督雪州政府,确保州政府兑现给予选民承诺,以免雪州政府将雪州子民蒙在鼓里。

他今日针对雪州大臣丹斯里卡立坦承巴生市议会的稽查报告显示有关市议会确实有一些滥用权力事件,发表文告时,这么指出。

林祥才(右图)坦承,每个政府机关,组织及团体都会有害群之马,当权单位在发现后,则必须马上斩草除根,以免造成更多问题的发生,以致广大人民成为最终的受害者。

不愿公布报告试图拖延

他说,雪州政府虽然如今已展开调查行动,而且稽查报告都已出炉,但至今都不愿透露这份报告的内容,此举令人质疑雪州政府试图拖延时间。

“若不是各界群起监督雪州政府处理这次的支持信风波,及展开施压行动,雪州政府都不会即时展开调查。”

他认为,雪州政府在处理支持信风波上,有试图拖延时间嫌疑,希望人民会渐渐淡忘此事件。

他说,雪州政府如今被迫展开调查,却不愿公布调查结果,难免令人质疑有意图掩盖问题。

因此,林祥才促请卡立马上公布关于支持信风波及有关滥权问题的报告,并且马上对付有关滥权及违规者,以免破坏雪州建全发展及雪州及全国人民的利益。

根据报导,郑文福支持信风波爆发1个月后,雪州政府终于鉴定巴生市议会在颁发工程合约时,出现一些滥权问题。雪州大臣卡立表示,雪州稽察司已经完成对巴生市议会的稽查工作,并已把初步报告提呈给他。

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

林祥才:已進行審核 成績單呈首相署




馬華雪州聯委會主席拿督林祥才指出,該聯委會將撤換沒有表現,又沒有時間服務的馬華雪州國州選區發展協調官。

林祥才接受《中國報》記者電訪時說,雪州馬華已評估雪州國州選區發展協調官的表現,並把“成績單”提呈給首相署。

不過,他沒有進一步透露在馬華名額下的國會選區和州選區發展協調官中,有多少人是每月呈交活動報告。

他也沒有進一步說明有多少名馬華國會選區和州選區發展協調官將被撤換。

他說,他們目前已進行審核工作,鑒定受委任為國會選區、州選區發展協調官的馬華領袖,在過去一年來的工作表現和服務。

“我們非常重視發展協調官在過去一年的表現和服務,我們會撤換沒有表現、沒有時間服務的發展協調官,把位置讓予那些有時間,又願意服務的人選。”

Kementerian Kewangan Pantau Pastikan Projek Siap Mengikut Jadual




SEPANG, 23 Ogos (Bernama) -- Kementerian Kewangan akan memantau pelaksanaan projek-projek kerajaan bagi memastikan ia dapat disiapkan mengikut jadual, kata Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Datuk Donald Lim.

Beliau berkata ini adalah tanggungjawab kementerian berkenaan untuk membuat pemeriksaan dan pemantauan.

Bercakap kepada pemberita selepas membuat lawatan kerja dan memantau projek pembinaan kampus kedua Institut Penilaian Negara (Inspen) pada hari Isnin, katanya projek pembinaan kampus kedua tersebut yang mengalami masalah kelewatan dalam pembinaan, dijangka dapat disiapkan Oktober ini.

Katanya kontraktor berkenaan telah memberikan jaminan bahawa projek itu yang bernilai RM200 juta, akan dapat disiapkan pada tempoh yang ditetapkan.

Projek itu yang kini telah siap pada kadar 75 peratus berbanding 85 peratus mengikut jadual, tidak membabitkan sebarang pertambahan kos dan ia sepatutnya siap dalam Rancangan Malaysia Kesembilan (RMK-9).

Kampus sedia ada Inspen terletak di Bangi dan projek pembinaan kampus kedua berhampiran Putrajaya ini telah bermula pada 2008 dan dijangka beroperasi pada Januari tahun depan.

-- BERNAMA

林祥才:國家產業估值學院‧第二校園料01月完工




(布城)財政部副部長拿督林祥才表示,儘管國家產業估值學院第二校園建設工程的進展,已出現稍為延遲的現象,但它不會因此增加建築成本,並獲承包商許諾,預定在今年10月杪全面完成建設工程。

他披露,這項計劃如今只完成75%工程,這與應完成85%的原定計劃,有一段距離;由於這是第9大馬計劃下的建設計劃,財政部希望它能在今年內如期完成。

林祥才週一(8月23日)巡視雪邦縣國家產業估值學院建設工程的進展,聆聽部門簡報會議後說,這項計劃沒有面對財務問題,反之,政府要承包商加速完成工程,以兌現第9大馬計劃下的發展計劃。

他希望這所學院這項第二校園計劃於明年1月投入操作;至於原有的第一校園,仍然會保留。

招收華裔生此外,他說,一旦這所學院第二校園計劃完成後,會招收更多學員就讀,並計劃通過各種宣傳管道,包括華文傳媒,通知華裔子弟申請在這所學院就讀產業專業課程。

國家產業評估學院第二校園計劃分3個發展階段,總投資額接近2億令吉。
星洲日報‧2010.08.24

Thursday, August 19, 2010

New guidelines mulled to help guarantors unfairly blacklisted




DUNGUN: The Government is considering setting up a task force to study how to help those blacklisted because they had stood as guarantors for borrowers who defaulted on payments.

The biggest problem for these guarantors is difficulty in securing loans, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.

Currently, the guarantors are jointly blacklisted with the principal borrower in the Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS).

“We have to revise the whole system so that these guarantors are not unfairly punished.

“Other countries in this region have reviewed their approach in managing loan defaulters, and it is time for us to do the same,” Lim said after attending a Hungry Ghost Festival organised by the Yu Lan Association here on Wednesday.

Financial institutions often rejected loan applications from those blacklisted as guarantors even if the amount was minimal. Bank Negara has taken several steps to protect the guarantors.

It was previously reported that the number of bankruptcy cases nationwide had risen from 70,009 in 1999 to 106,000 in 2003, with the figure recently soaring to 160,000 – many of them having stood as guarantors for others.

Lim said financial institutions found it easier to go after the guarantors instead of trying to locate the principal borrowers.

“This we feel is unfair; the guarantors who were blacklisted are denied any form of hire-purchase loans,” he said.

Lim added that the growth of small and medium industries was hampered because of the difficulty faced by some business owners, who had stood as guarantors for defaulters, in securing loans from financial institutions.

He said he had instructed his officers to re-evaluate the CCRIS system to check whether the system was updated regularly.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

林祥才:處邁向先進國轉型期‧面對政治亂局須冷靜




(彭亨‧雲頂)財政部副部長拿督林祥才吁請華裔同胞,在目前的政治亂局中勿太緊張,反之應保持冷靜,而不是以移民來面對。

他說,國家正在處於從發展中國家邁向先進國家時期,政局從2008年308大選後開始出現微妙關係或有點混亂,人民應該要適應。

他今日(週二,8月17日)為馬來西亞潮州公會聯合會(馬潮聯會)第71屆代表大會主持開幕時說,再多10多年或到了2020年,國家將會更平穩。

極端份子屬少數

他指出,雖然有出現極端份子,但這些都屬少數,大家不必緊張。

“從發展中國家邁向先進國,是每個國家要經歷的轉型期和轉變期,這就像人生從單身步入成家有孩子,是要經歷的調整,這也是國家要面對的正常過程。”

“處於這樣年代人民是否感到很辛苦?這是因為知識份子越來越多,自然會有越來越多的看法,而政府認為有好的議建,就會修改政策。”

政經文教領域
盼華商提積極看法

另外,林祥才也宣佈撥款3萬令吉給馬潮聯會充作活動經費。

林祥才說,潮州會館的鄉賢對大馬經濟貢獻良多,他希望華商在政經文教領域,也能提出積極的看法。

出席開幕禮的嘉賓包括婦女、家庭和社會發展部副部長王賽芝、彭亨州務大臣代表拿督何啟文、沙巴州首席部長署副部長拿督丘克海、馬潮聯會第15屆常委會永遠名譽主席丹斯里張泗清、丹斯里陳來金等人。

Thursday, August 12, 2010

林祥才:私人有限董事自费参加管理课程建议应再进行研究




马华副总会长兼中小型发展企业局主任林祥才针对马来西亚公司委员会有意规定私人有限公司董事自费参加管理课程的建议,认为该委员会在听取工商界的“反弹”后,应该调整这一项建议。

“这项建议表面上将提升董事们的素质,可是在还有很多技术性的问题未能解决的现阶段,所以在全面落实之前,我们应该再进行研究。”

林祥才说,在这个年代,仍然有很多工商界的董事,是白手起家的一代。他们在商界的经验,足以媲美书本上理论性的课程纲要。对于生意人来说,没有成效的课程,都是开倒车的行为。况且,许多公司都聘有专业的秘书、会计师,甚至是法律顾问。

林祥才认为,与其强制性要求私人有限公司董事参与管理课程,政府可以考虑配合坊间团体,定期举办宣导政府政策的研讨会和交流会,目的在于让人民知道政府的最新发展动向,包括一些适合中小型企业的贷款计划或申请拨款的程序。政府应该本着以民为本的概念,推行人民所需要的良策。

Monday, August 9, 2010

重振馬股風光,鼓勵企業重上市




馬股吹起私有化風,惟林祥才認為,大部分除牌下市股項仍有資產,包銷商(Advisor)應找出問題,再鼓勵重新登場馬股。

近期備受市場關注的私有化計劃,不外是我國鉅富阿南達克里斯南一連私有化東亞衛星(MEASAT,3875,主要板貿易)及丹絨(TANJONG,2267,主要板貿易)。

林祥才感慨馬股風光不再,且認為包銷商應積極找出問題所在,同時鼓勵已私有化企業,重投馬股懷抱。

“為改善馬股流通量,政府投資臂膀如公積金局、國民投資機構及朝聖基金(Tabung Haji)過去2個月,已頻頻釋出手上政聯企業(GLCs)持股。”

他指出,馬股也曾經有過全盛時期,惟不知何故益發落后其他區域股市。

“馬股90年代曾經風光一時,當時的排名是在香港及日本之后,但現今未能回到當時風光,還落后其他區域股市。”

另一方面,林祥才透露,為打造穩健馬股,確有必要完善監管架構,適當保謢投資者權益。

“關係交易將持續成為監管焦點,其中有3大事項需注意,包括企業提案、監管架構及人力資源。”

他以人力資源為例,指新加坡僅有約500萬人口,惟特許金融分析師(CFA)會員逾2300人,惟我國逾2700萬人,許金融分析師會員僅約400人。

“大馬特許金融分析師肩負培養領域專才,讓我國成為全球投資者重視的市場之一。”

(中国报网)

林祥才擬率團赴華,招中企來馬上市




中國外匯儲備強勁,“錢”景無限,財政部副部長拿督林祥才指出,將會率團親赴中國,引進更多當地公司來馬上市,多元化在馬股上市的中國股項類型。

林祥才說,目前已有几隻中國股在馬股掛牌,,主要都是鞋材公司,但他希望持續吸引更多從事其他行業的中國企業上市。

“在我國上市的中國公司,或也想開拓其他市場,可選擇在此設立公司,然后再從這里滲透其他市場。”

他週一為金融市場之關係者交易大會致開幕詞時,如是指出。

首相拿督斯里納吉今年6月初訪華,除了為促進兩國情誼,更希望能引更多中資企業到我國投資,林祥才也放眼,能看到更多元化的中國股類股在馬股掛牌。

“馬股市目前的龍籌股,主要都是鞋材公司,我們須多元化龍籌股的類別,希望可以引進來自其他領域的中資企業,如化學、金融等。”

我國剛于今年6月底,獲中國承認,成為合格境內機構投資者(QDII)計劃的投資目的地。

(中国报网)

Speech at Financial Market RPT Conference




Ladies & gentlemen and friends of the media, a very Good morning to all of you!

First of all, I would like to thank CFA Malaysia for giving me the honor to deliver the opening speech. From my understanding, CFA Malaysia is a member society of the CFA Institute. CFA Malaysia is a young and vibrant society with 400 members. Its members consist of investment bankers, portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals.

This morning, I am pleased to see that CFA Malaysia is taking the initiative and the lead to promote the Malaysia stock market by providing the participants with a better understanding of the Related Party Transactions, or known as the RPT regulatory framework in Malaysia, as well as to examine some cases in the overseas market.

Quoting what our Prime Minster, YAB Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak said: “There can be no fully developed Malaysia until we have finally overcome the nine central strategic challenges that have confronted us from the moment of our birth as an independent nation.”

And of the nine central strategic challenges, one of them is “the challenge of establishing a prosperous society, with an economy that is fully competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient.”

A resilient and competitive economy will also hinge on the efficient functioning of the banking and capital markets to help facilitate fund-raising and investments and ensure a strong investor confidence in the economy.

In order to build up a robust stock market, investor confidence, both from the local and foreign, there is a need to be firmly established a good regulatory framework that will provide adequate protection to investors without being unnecessarily restrictive and stifling. All directors of the listed companies should be fully aware of their role as stewards in protecting shareholders’ interest and creating shareholder value, in particular the interests of the minority shareholders.

In this respect, Related Party Transaction or RPT, is one of the areas that one needs to pay special attention to. The nature of some listed companies, especially in the Asian model, where a substantial stake may be in the hands of a controlling or major shareholder such as the entrepreneur who founded the company or the state, continue to make RPT an area of focus for regulators. Not all RPTs, of course, are cause for concern, only those which are regarded as “abusive” where minority shareholders and investors alike may be taken advantage of to their detriment and often the detriment of the company itself.

In my view, there are 3 major issues to pay attention to in an RPT, these include if the corporate proposal comprises proper and profitable business activities for the acquiring company to be participating in, does the company have any viable alternative in whom they are proposing to transact with and if they have all the pertinent information been properly disclosed to enable informed decision making by the shareholders?

In this regard, it is heartening to note that Bursa Malaysia has put in place a robust regulatory framework to govern RPTs that is in line with the recommendations made in the Guide on Fighting Abusive Related Party Transactions in Asia, issued by the OECD in September 2009. Bursa has been also vigilant in enforcing its rules on RPTs. While a sound regulatory framework coupled with stringent enforcement is essential to safeguard investors’ interests, it is the directors themselves who can make a difference to curb abusive RPTs. This is where the independent directors must stand up and be counted. They should serve as effective watchdogs against RPTs that are not in the best interests of the company. They must ask those difficult questions of the board of directors, including those that I have earlier posed.

For today’s conference, two of the CFA guest speakers will focus on to shed some light on some of these issues.

Thirdly, Malaysia needs to build and amass its human capital quickly the economy growth and put Malaysia on par with the developed nations. The government views the need for a strong human capital development to take on the new challenges as we move into a more knowledge-based economy.

Take an example of our neighboring country, Singapore. It has 5 million populations and CFA Singapore has more than 2,300 members. But if we look at Malaysia, with a population or more than 27 million, 5 times more than the size of Singapore, we only have about 400 members who registered with CFA Malaysia. This is only about 17% of the size compare to CFA Singapore! This certainly does not work in the favour of the country in propelling itself in the capital arena.

I hope that CFA Malaysia and others financial professional societies, will continue to put extra effort to assist the government and to shoulder the responsibility in fostering and nurturing our local young Malaysian professionals and together we place Malaysia in global investors’ map.

For the media, my message to you is, it is the government aim, to develop a fair, just and transparent capital market, and we need you, as a financial journalist, to play the impartial role to disseminate the correct information, to educate and protect the investors and to promote the country’s capital market.

Putting all together, in the 1Malaysia spirit, we are confident we can achieve our national goal to be a developed nation by 2020.

Thank you.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

新机制节省时间成本 商业贷款申请统一简化




(八打灵再也6日讯)为方便商家申请贷款,节省时间和成本,政府将指示国家银行统一银行融资申请表格,以及简化申请手续。

在调整后,商家申请时,不须像往常般提呈14至15份文件给商业银行,反之,只须填妥统一申请表格即可。若有需要,银行会要求申请者呈上辅助文件。

在新机制下,银行会提供审查清单,让申请者知道需要准备的文件及手续。

两周内知道初步结果

马来西亚中华总商会中小型企业及人力资源发展组副主任孔令龙向《南洋商报》说,在提出申请后,商家会在两周内知道初步结果。

据了解,以中小型企业为例子,一般须等待1至3个月后,才能知道贷款是否获得批准。

财政部副部长拿督林祥才说,政府也会简化中小型企业申请融资的手续。

他向《南洋商报》说,商家都认同简化手续,通过统一申请表格可节省时间和成本。

同一表格各银行适用

“若所有银行都使用统一表格及申请融资条件都一样,若A银行不批融资,申请者可使用同样表格到B银行申请,这使到商家可以节省时间及成本,因此,我们会指示国行在短期内制定统一表格的工作。”

银行须更新申请者资料

林祥才透露,财政部也将指示国内商业银行须随时更新申请者个人资料,并审查系统内资料。

他指出,国内中小型企业对商业银行的这项系统有所质疑,因为他们获悉一些在3年前的资料至今仍未被更新,导致他们难以申请融资。

林祥才今天在部门主持财政部与商业银行和中小型企业对话会,收集意见,为2011年财政预算案好准备。 会议历时约3小时,共有22个单位参与,包括国行、大众银行、联昌银行、中小型企业银行、中华总商会、华总、中小型企业公会、厂商公会、印度人工商会、马来人工商会等。


(南洋网)

中小企业银行仅拥13亿 林祥才:不能应付融资




(布城6日讯)财政部副部长拿督林祥才说,政府将重新检讨国内的中小型企业银行(SME Bank)功能,并将探讨如何提升该银行资金,以提供足够融资予中小型企业。

他说,中小型企业银行向他坦承,目前只有13亿资金,根本不能应付国内中小型企业的融资,以及不能与拥有高达120亿资金的商业银行相比。

“这些银行的成立就是要解决国内中小型企业的融资问题,可是却面对资金不足。

“我们将重新探讨中小型企业银行的功能,并将与国家银行研究如何提升他们的资金后,才会提出实际的建议。”

他说,该部将观察海外如台湾和韩国的中小型企业银行的操作方式,以从中了解有关银行的融资方案。

与中小企业对话

林祥才昨天在部门主持财政部与国内商业银行及中小型企业的对话会,以收集他们的意见,为2011年财政预算案做好准备。

会议历时3个小时,并获得共22个单位参与,其中包括国家银行、大众银行、联昌银行、中小型企业银行、中华工商总会、印裔工商会、马来人工商会、隆雪华堂、中小型企业协会和大马工厂联合会等。

林祥才对《南洋商报》说,在这次的会议中参与者最关注的课题是国家在明年的财政预算案对中小型企业的未来展望,而主要提出的问题是中小型企业的融资方案。

他说,另外,在会议中,有关方面也有建议效仿日本成立中小型企业工业学院,让在职的工作人士能提升本身的专业水平和知识。

林祥才:以績效處理公共服務獎學金及國家高等教育基金貸款申請




(雪蘭莪‧巴生)馬華副總會長拿督林祥才披露,一些無法為孩子申請到公共服務獎學金的家長,揚言在來屆大選中不投馬華一票。

他希望人民以冷靜的態度看待問題,而首相拿督斯里納吉已表示從今年起,以績效為先處理此獎學金和國家高等教育基金貸款的申請。

他在雪隆莊嚴同宗會“給自己一個機會”升學輔導營致開幕詞時說,在新措施下,考獲9A+優秀成績的考生,將獲得公共服務獎學金。

他說,去年申請此獎學金的學生人數共2萬3000多人,而獲獎學金者只有1萬8000人,使申請不到獎學金者感到生氣。

出席者包括雪州馬華聯委會副主席拿督宋奇才和雪隆莊嚴同宗會永久名譽顧問莊紹榮等。

該會會長莊建發致詞時表示,他相信通過升學輔導營,可引導學生們一個正確的方向,找到適合的發揮位置,成就自己,貢獻社會。

自立合作社義務秘書拿督邱勵興則說,升學貸款有助成績優良的學生,實現升學願望。
星洲日報‧2010.08.09

Saturday, August 7, 2010

林祥才:支持信事件雪州立场反复无常




马华雪州联委会主席林祥才抨击,欧阳捍华如果还有政治道德,就应该针对他挑战马华总会长蔡细历向国阵政府建议仿效民联雪州政府,禁止发出商业及工程支持信事件,向马华及雪州人民道歉。

他指出,欧阳捍华上周曾挑战马华总会长蔡细历,向国阵政府建议仿效民联雪州政府,禁止发出商业及工程支持信,可是雪州大臣卡立却改口说,支持信很平常,不是很稀罕的事,而且雪州不会废除支持信制度。

他说:“欧阳捍华当时表示,这是民联雪州政府在施政方面给予人民的一种承诺,因为这将削弱人民对雪州政府的信心,也不符合民联清廉施政的大原则。雪州政府及州务大臣卡立当时更是振振有词呼吁所有领袖,包括州行政议员、国州议员及县市议员等,避免签发有关商业推荐信,展现民联三党‘能干、公信、透明’的CAT施政原则。”

“这是否证明,民联三党“能干、公信、透明”的CAT施政原则只是说爽而已?雪州政府的政策是儿戏?”

林祥才抨击,既然卡立说话不算数,身为行动党雪州主席的欧阳捍华必须向雪州人民作出交代,同时向蔡细历医生道歉,才符合“能干、公信及透明”的施政原则,否则便沦为“口水议员“。

他指出,行动党也习惯性地怪罪国阵,将所有的责任推卸给国阵,把这起伪造支持信描绘成国阵阴谋论,还说要起诉媒体,企图转移视线,欺骗选民。

他说:“事件最后证明,出阴招的是行动党本身。而该道歉的是行动党,因为民联雪州政府执政两年余,许多308选举的承诺还未落实,包括降低20%门牌税。”

他强调,马华雪州继续监督民联施政角色,揭发民联雪州政府的谎言。

Thursday, August 5, 2010

GST Aims To Help Country Achieve Developed Nation Status




KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The goods and services tax (GST) aims to restructure the taxation system to help the country achieve developed nation status.

Deputy Finance Minister, Senator Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai, said Malaysia needed to a new consumption taxation that was fair and customised to meet the local needs.

"Over the years, the financial and the business sectors have changed.

"Likewise, we too have to evolve the taxation system to meet this changing environment," he said at the forum organised by KPMG Malaysia and International Tax and Investment Centre.

Lim said the implementation of GST would help the country reduce its deficit and would have little impact on the consumer price index.

"The need to implement GST will have a long-term effects on Malaysia but it is a necessary to move towards developed nation status and to stimulate competitiveness," he said.

He said the government would educate the business community and public on the GST and its impact.

-- BERNAMA

林祥才:8成企业缺认知 将加强讲解消费税




(吉隆坡5日讯)财政部副部长拿督林祥才指称,根据中华工商总会的调查显示,82%中小型企业家缺乏消费税认知,因此政府将致力举办讲解会。

无论如何,他强调消费税势在必行,目前只欠落实时机。

他周四为“2010年国际间接税论坛”主持开幕,并在较后的记者会上表示,中小型企业对国家经济的贡献不容忽视,这群人是落实消费税的其中一项重要考量。

“我国有70万间注册公司,中小型企业占99%。”

他说,在一些发展国家,中小型企业大的贡献占国家经济的50%。

针对消费税法案何时提呈国会二读,他指还没有决定,最大因素是要先确保涉及领域做好准备。

此外,财政部也与个单位探讨消费税落实机制,透过聆听与反馈,制定大家皆可接受的“消费税收”(consumption tax)。

较早前,林祥才在致词中提到,政府需要钱财来治理国家。另外,他指今年国家赤字料达5.6%,欲达到第10大马计划3%赤字的目标,政府必须下一番苦功。

他说,征收4%的消费税是取代70年代初期推行的10%销售税和5%服务税,并不是新的消费税收。

获10亿税收

根据政府估算,执行消费税首年将为政府获得额外10亿令吉(与销售及服务税比较)的税收。

政府估计执行消费税的所需耗费为2亿2200万令吉,当中包括1亿3900万令吉电脑装置费用,以及8300万令吉海关营运成本。

每人每月平均付税款70令吉

海关(消费税单位)副主任苏巴玛廉指出,根据目前的消费与服务税计算,每人平均每月缴税79令吉57仙,执行消费税后,每人每月平均缴付的税款则是70令吉8仙。

他是“2010年国际间接税论坛”主讲人之一,在开幕礼之前上台演说时表示,执行消费税后,消费者物价指数(CPI)预料稍跌0.08%至2.71%;类消费物价指数(Components in CPI)料微扬0.67%至2.21%。

他提到,我国的直接与间接税的差异甚大,况且消费税在主食、公共交通、学校与卫生等方面都没有征收,故此认为执行消费税并不会对贫困人士带来困扰。

另一名主讲人澳洲墨尔本大学兼毕马威(KPMG)高级研究员迈克尔埃文斯提到,澳洲推行消费税后,2000年和2001年对消费者物价指数的影响占3%,隔两年是2.5%,再隔两年则只有1%。

他说,澳洲的消费税收入从2000年的239亿澳元至2010年的468亿澳元。

(光华日报网)

財政部研究‧獨立董事或須會計資格




(吉隆坡)財政部副部長拿督林祥才透露,政府將研究規定公司獨立董事必須由具備會計師資格的人士出任。

他表示,這將有助監督公司的財務狀況和財務營運,以維護股東權益。

林祥才是為“2010年區域首席財務長(CFO)峰會”主持開幕後,如此表示。出席峰會的包括亞洲策略與研究院總執行長拿督楊元慶、英國特許會計師公會馬來西亞主席珍妮花洛佩茲。

監督公司財務營運

他說,在香港已存在這個規定,即公司獨立董事必須由具備會計專業資格者出任,以有效監督一家公司的財務和稅務運作。

“政府現在也鼓勵公司委任擁有會計專業知識者出任獨立董事,不過,政府現階段不會制定政策,強制公司的獨立董事須具備會計師資格。”

不過,他表明,政府必須聽取各方意見,如英國特許會計師公會(ACCA)、亞洲策略與研究院(ASLI)、小股東監督機構(MSWG)等的看法,並經過辯論,才能決定是否落實這項規定。

“我不知政府何時會推行這項規定,但以目前的發展趨勢看來,這個規定是遲早都會來的。”

他表示,會計師在國家經濟發展扮演非常重要的角色,尤其是當政府大量持有公司股票時,會計師的審計和財務規劃,將確保一家公司的財務穩定運作。

“最重要的是,會計師必須清楚及沒有欺騙的申報公司財務,以便政府擁有足夠的稅收推動國家發展。”

“我也希望會計師可以利用專業知識,深入探討如何讓一些在證券交易所停牌的上市公司起死回生,以減少小股東所面對的損失。”

他表示,他一直很嚮往會計師的工作,也曾想過就讀會計系,可是最終選修工程系,無緣踏足會計行業,也成不了財務長。
光明日報‧2010.08.05

Opening Speech at International Indirect Tax Forum 2010




Good morning.

I am delighted to be here today to officiate the International Indirect Tax Forum 2010 organised by the International Tax and Investment Centre and KPMG. I understand that this forum is part of the ongoing programmes of the Asia Tax Forum. Malaysia welcomes this initiative as it is critical that issues pertaining to taxation, especially with sweeping changes planned for Malaysia in this sector, be discussed and debated in detail to ensure no stones are left unturned as Malaysia modernizes and evolves into a developed nation in the future.

I have studied the agenda for today and I congratulate the organizers for this great effort. Many eminent speakers have been lined up to add tremendous value to discussions of great importance to Malaysia. I hope each and every participant today gains knowledge and new perspectives on the critical topic of GST.

This is a topic of great interest not only to the Government but to industries, enterprises and even the man-on-the-street. Suffice to say, we need debate and exchange of viewpoints to help us make the right decision for the long-term interest of the nation and to stimulate competitiveness.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The concept of a consumption tax on goods and services is not new in Malaysia. In fact, Malaysia introduced the sales tax of 10 percent in 1972 and service tax of five percent in 1975. The system worked as it were since then, in a world that is not as open and borderless as it is now.
Over the years, the financial and the business sectors have changed, likewise we too have to evolve the taxation system to meet this changing environment.

Some of the structural weaknesses were identified. For example, the base for collecting the taxes is a narrow-sales tax and is only collected from licensed manufacturers while service tax is only applicable on certain types of taxable services. Even though the tax is in principle a single stage tax, the lack of any credits lead to it being a cost to business. This leads to a cascading and compounding effect of the taxes.

On the other hand, due to the same reason of embedded taxes, exported goods and services may not enjoy full tax relief. Also, leakages from the tax net due to transfer pricing and other schemes.

The Government is very aware that the system of indirect taxation needs to be modernized, and we have started exploring some form of value added taxation system such as GST since the mid 80s.

Today, more than 140 countries have implemented some form of value-added taxations or GST. Practically almost all ASEAN countries have adopted GST, except for Malaysia, Brunei and Myanmar. We have sent our working teams to these countries and other developed nations to study their models and systems and the applicability factor in the Malaysian context. Ultimately, Malaysia wants to develop a system of consumption taxation that is more equitable and customized to local conditions and environment. This is why we are happy with the organizing of this workshop, the International Indirect Tax Forum as a very important platform for discussion.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Since the current sales and service tax are at rates exceeding the GST proposed rate of 4%, the final prices of these goods and services are not expected to see an increase. The prices of goods and services which currently have little or no taxes will increase slightly. Some goods and services will be exempted from GST and others taxed at a zero rate. The latter category will cover essential goods and services; the measure is to shelter the lower income group from the effect of the tax. The list of exempt and zero-rated items has yet to be released.

Businesses in general need to understand the detailed rules and consider how these would apply to their own business operations.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Government has been very proactive in consulting with industry, consumers and other key stakeholders before deciding on the best way to implement GST in the interest of transparency and minimal disruption or impact on business and society. The last few years have been very significant in regards to the hard work put in by Ministry of Finance, Customs and other relevant Government agencies striving to achieve the nation’s aspirations in this regard.

Some of the works the Government has done and is doing to advance the cause of GST implementation are like: The GST Bill was tabled in Parliament last December, was set for a second reading in March this year, but it was postponed as the Government wanted to get more public feedback. The ICT system overhaul to reflect the impending changes are almost completed and nationwide training of the relevant civil servants directly involved in administering as well as dealing with GST are ongoing. Education programs are conducted constantly in order to raise public awareness on the nature of taxation and its impact on their lives. And the list goes one.

It will cost an estimated RM222 million to implement the GST. The preliminary cost to implement the GST includes RM139 million for computerization and RM83 million as operational costs for the Customs Department to be the implementing agency. Government had set aside an allocation in this effort to ensure the smooth and orderly implementation of GST.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Government views GST as an important instrument to broaden the tax base in the country and to help reduce the national deficit. GST is a system of consumption tax which is more comprehensive, efficient, transparent and business-friendly. It is important for me to stress in clear terms that GST is a replacement tax – it is not a new consumption tax. With the introduction of GST, the current sales and service taxes will be abolished.

Our studies have indicated that the new system will help the Government collect an additional RM1 billion in the first year of implementation compared to the current sales and service tax model. There will be very little impact on the Consumer Price Index, due to the broader tax base and the inherent efficient nature of the GST.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Before I end my speech let me add that the move towards GST is a very significant step for Malaysia. The change in the tax landscape would have long-term implications to all of us but it is a necessary step as the nation progresses forward to achieve developed nation status. GST is just one part of an overall sweeping plan to restructure the country’s taxation system – both direct and indirect taxation models. The Government continues to be transparent in initiating these changes, with both the business community and the public aware of these developments.

Thank You.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

My Opening Speech at CFO Summit 2010: CFOs in a Golden Age




Firstly, allow me to express my thanks to the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) and ACCA for inviting me to deliver a few words at the inaugural Regional CFO Summit 2010. May I also extend my congratulations to ASLI and ACCA for constantly organising events for the dissemination of knowledge and progress in this sector.

Today’s forum certainly zeroes in on a topic that is gaining in popularity and relevance – namely, the ascension of the chief financial officer or the CFO to the top ranks of corporate organisations, and the benefits that he or she can contribute in the CFO’s expanded role of strategy and leadership.

Personally, I believe that the higher demands being placed on CFOs are a direct consequence of the exceptional times that we live in. The effects of the recent global crisis are forcing economies and businesses to reexamine their prevailing models and to reinvent them to become more responsible and efficient. Austerity, frugality, conscious are the slogans of the new mentality that has emerged post-recession. People are tired of the excesses of greedy corporations – which were at the root of the crisis in the first place and caused a financial meltdown – and this mindset is fueling a return to the fundamental values of integrity optimistically, the implementation of better governance and good behavior at both the enterprise and sovereign level.

If adding value, good governance and innovation are among the new job specs for CFOs, it is clear that the CFO is no longer just the traditional finance personnel. He or she is no longer a pure number-cruncher but a jack of all trades and disciplines.

This multidisciplinary CFO is not only the guardian of finance. He or she is also a top-level strategist, being empowered to value adding and identify value drivers which can grow revenue and profits in sustainable ways. Recent findings from the 2010 IBM Global CFO Study supported this. IBM surveyed over 1,900 CFOs and senior finance executives from around the globe and found that “Playing their part in the wider corporate strategy is now the top priority for CFOs who no longer rank cost reduction at the top of their agenda.”

IBM’s study noted that the efficiency of the “new” CFO will pivot around how well he utilises information. How does the CFO gather, digest and deliver complex information and messages fast, accurately to both internal and external stakeholders, and act on said information to enable decision-making, is a vital ability given that we live in the Age of Information and interconnectivity.

Looking at the CFO Forum programme, it is clear that the first two sessions in today’s forum will address the different dimensions of the CFO’s changing role – and assess whether incumbents today measure up and how they can grow to fit the new requirements. Subsequently, CFOs will get an insight into the global economic trends, in particular an assessment of the risks of the dreaded double-dip recession. Getting a balanced view of the global economic outlook is essential if CFOs are to provide accurate strategic and financial advice to their companies going forward.

Apart from technical skills and wide business experience in his sector of choice, the route to success for the new breed of CFOs lies in gaining the professional and personal skills to manage relations and optimize networks for better results. A recent survey by global executive search firm identified three key competences for successful CFOs. The first is the ability to influence and collaborate with the CEO. Along with leadership skills, the CFO will thus have to learn strong strategic thinking skills in order to serve as an effective business partner.

The second competence is to build strong relationships with investors, opinion leaders and other influential stakeholders – as well the board. The CFO will have to walk a fine line between building this web of collaborations, while ensuring genuine objectivity and independence.

The third key competence for top CFOs is the ability to deliver business results. Good strategic-thinking CFOs will adopt a cautious but entrepreneurial approach to risk. Beyond just reporting on historical performance, CFOs will be able to build business models, and project forecasts based on anticipated trends supported with high-quality financial information and useful value indicators.

As the guardian and watchdog of finances, it is up to the CFO to ensure compliance in form and spirit with financial reporting standards, which is one of the cornerstones in high quality financial reporting. This should be an ongoing process and not left until financial statements are audited at the end of the financial year.

Ladies and gentlemen,

CFOs can also contribute to improve corporate governance through serving actively on boards as vigilant independent directors. Today, boards suffer a surfeit of quality problems and one solution would lie in improving the calibre of people in charge, or the so-called tone at the top.

Independent directors play a significant role in upholding governance, both locally and regionally. Here in Malaysia, a lot of attention has been called recently to enhancing the calibre and enlarging the pool of independent directors to improve board performance and eradicate existing governance weaknesses.

To solve this problem and get rid of the rot, initiatives taken to overcome the shortage of competent and qualified corporate directors in Malaysia. The Security Commission has stated that it will be working closely with the Minority Shareholders Watchdog Group (MSWG) and the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) to explore ways to centralize the repository of competent and qualified people who can serve as directors. Indeed, I understand that ACCA Malaysia has signed an MOU with MSWG to enable the selection of qualified accountants – which would include CFOs - as independent directors. Of course, for this process to work effectively, there should be clear guidelines for eligibility for candidates to be admitted to the proposed pool of directors. In addition, a thorough and open vetting process at the selection stage itself is fundamental if this initiative is to take off.

Putting the right person in the job - or in this case on the board, who is a talented individual with an underlying sense of honesty and responsibility is the key to high-quality corporate performance. Likewise, putting the right person in the CFO position is also critical to high-quality corporate performance.

I hope that today’s forum will offer you some fresh new insights into exactly how the CFO – as the co-captain of enterprise and business vessels – can become this beacon to guide businesses through risk-laden waters to achieve a more stable and prosperous outcome.

On that note, ladies and gentleman I take great pleasure in declaring the Regional CFO Summit 2010 open.

Thank you.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

承诺协助灵县申办独中与国中,雪马华拟会晤华教工委会商谈




针对媒体报导,八打灵县华社正筹备在县内申办独中和国民型中学的计划,雪州马华联委会主席林祥才表示,该党将透过中央领袖及正副部长极力配合,期许在八打灵县内,尽快建立更多的独中和国民型中学,以应付学生激增的需求。

林祥才也是马华八打灵南区区会主席,他发表文告说,由于八打灵县是个人口密集和拥挤的地方,雪州马华会协助物色适合的校地。

“我们的宗旨是希望可以为八打灵县的人民谋求更好的教育福利。”

他说,配合我国首相纳吉“以民为本,绩效为先”的“一个马来西亚”办国理念,雪州马华将会晤八打灵县华教发展工委会和华团组织,了解当中的细节,积极促成这项教育工程。

灵县华小生达4万5千人

根据八打灵县发展华小工委会于去年中旬的《2009年八打灵华小调查报告》指出,八打灵县内的华小生达4万5千人,而就读于国小和私立小学的华裔小学生也接近1万5千人。

县内唯一的国民型中学,并无法提供更多的学位予这接近6万名学生,继续接受母语教育。许多希望继续在华文教育体系下学习的学生,往往必须到吉隆坡和巴生,甚至是更远的地方,才能进入独中或其他的国民型中学就读。

林祥才说,随着时代的转变,家长在孩子出生后就开始为孩子的教育作出规划,许多家长希望孩子的教育可以在同一体系下完成。

“另一方面,由于中国和中文的崛起,更多人意识到华文教育的重要性。雪州马华希望在不久的将来,教育部将建立机制化的办校指南,让全国人民都能享有各种教育体系的便利。”

林祥才:雪州政府有必要马上向警方以及反贪污委员会(MACC)报案




随着雪州行动党市议员郑文福疑盗用行政议员信笺越演越烈,延伸到雪州议会议长邓章钦因在推特发表言论而被民主行动党纪律委员召见,马华雪州联委会主席林祥才表示,整件事情的来龙去脉,已经不是行动党的家务事。

他批评,雪州议会议长邓章钦和行政议员刘天球成天在媒体上放话,可是却不见雪州州务大臣成采取更进一步的解决方案。

“我认为雪州政府有必要马上向警方以及反贪污委员会(MACC)报案,让有关当局介入,调查所有牵连此事的雪州政府官员和曾经收到支持信的承包商等等。”

“这并不是刘天球个人名义是否受损的简单事件。行政议员信笺和印章遭盗用后发出的支持信,都与州内的工程合约有关。”

有权知道行政议员操守

他说,不管当中所涉及的工程款项的多寡,雪州人民有权利知道行政议员的操守和办事准则。

“一直主张能力及透明的雪州政府,必须严正看待这起关乎雪州人民权益的弊案。”

“回应林吉祥和多位行动党领袖,一而再、再而三的批评反贪污委员会在多起事件上只会抓小鱼的不实言论,我希望他们这次能够公道处理这件牵涉多位雪州行动党领袖的舞弊案,不要只是交于自家的纪律委员会调查。”

他表示,他们应该尽速将此事向反贪委员会投报,因为这不是单纯的“家务事”,而涉及全雪州人民的事情。

Monday, August 2, 2010

林祥才:有問題必伸援 漁農民可求助馬華




(適耕莊1日訊)財政部副部長拿督林祥才指出,馬華關注民生問題,包括適耕莊的農漁民問題,尤其是漁民聘請不到人手的難題。

他說,馬華將在這方面給予協助,解決漁民的困難,漁民也可尋求馬華大港區會主席郭誠輝及馬華沙白安南區會主席郭洪究的協助。

他說,以上2人扮演著協助的角色。

林祥才也是馬華副總會長。他昨晚在適耕莊新明記酒家為適耕莊高州會館慶祝成立2周年紀念暨會所開幕晚宴致開幕詞時,這么說。

促進鄉親聯誼

他表示高興看到我國的鄉團可以通過鄉親會,宗親會聯絡其他回家的鄉團,除了促進鄉親聯誼外,還可以加強經濟網絡,令國家走向先進國。

他說,大馬的華裔同胞也跟其他東南亞國家的華人一樣,我們卻能保有中文教育和中華文化,這也是我們成功之處,同時必須通過組織來加以發展。

高州總會長胡朝棟呼吁會員向總會重新登記,以配合總會邁向會務電腦化。

他說,5000多名高州會館會員必須重新提供資料,以方便檢討,有許多會員的資料已經更新,而未能收到總會發出的訊息。

胡朝棟在致詞時也向會員宣佈說,高州會館將來也會有高州會歌。因此,總會將籌備高州歌創作比賽,然后再通過高州歌卡拉OK歌唱比賽中選出最具代表性的高州歌。

他說,被選為高州歌的獎金是3000令吉。

面子書設網站

這項高州歌創作比賽,將由婦女組和青年團負責。

此外,提及會務電腦化程序時,他說,會館也在面子書上設了網站,會員們可以通過會館網站查閱會訊,並鼓勵老一輩的同鄉與年輕一輩齊齊學習電腦。

大會主席兼適耕莊高州會館會長胡國洲致詞時,鼓勵更多年輕人加入高州會館,協助把會務推向更高峰。

出席晚宴者包括能源、綠色工藝及水務部副部長諾麗雅、大港區國陣主席兼雙溪班讓區州議員拿督斯里基爾多益代表蘇來曼、適耕莊區州議員蕭瑞林代表黃亞祥鄉村發展官、籌委會主席范明光、高州總會青年團團長梁國偉、婦女組主席葉琰明及副總會長拿督鄧裕鏵等。

會上,林祥才宣佈1萬令吉撥款,諾麗雅5000令吉、基爾3000令吉及黃瑞林1500令吉等撥款給適耕莊高州會館。

林祥才:大選料18至24個月內舉行,婦女組应该加強沿戶訪問




(霹靂‧怡保)馬華副總會長拿督林祥才認為,下屆大選會在18至24個月內舉行。

他建議馬華婦女組研究加強沿戶訪問工作。

他說,巫統婦女組在這方面做得非常好,馬華婦女組在這方面不是很勤,尤其是在大城市,也許是大城市人民的反應比較冷淡。

林祥才今日(週日,8月1日)在馬華霹靂州聯委會婦女組2010年常年大會致開幕詞時說,國家要邁入先進國行列,其中一個條件是需有40至45%的17至23歲年輕人接受大專教育;大馬目前只有32%,董教總和馬華應該作出探討。

他說,婦女組未來要主動加強組織能力,不要等人施捨。

“婦女組可通過干訓來培養黨員;我將儘量說服總會長和國陣主席,來屆大選讓更多馬華婦女組代表出來參選。”


星洲日報‧2010.08.01

林祥才吁中餐业者 争取广泛食客认同


(吉隆坡29日讯)财政部副部长拿督林祥才说,饮食业对社会发展地位举足轻重。

从宏观的角度说,它可制造就业机会,促进旅游、文化、娱乐及服务业发展。

从微观的角度,饮食业可衡量生活质量,保障温饱及健康。

他说,首相拿督斯里纳吉在第10大马计划下,把服务业列为重要发展行业,他希望隶属服务业底下的中华餐饮业业者,严格要求品质,争取消费人认同。



“在我国2700万总人口当中,中餐不只受650万华裔人口使用,也受友族所喜爱,作为中餐厅业者,只在一些地方上应注意配料的使用,我有信心大马中餐业可获得广泛认同。”

林祥才今晚出席姑苏慎忠行餐饮业公会117周年纪念晚宴,及2010/烹炉大观世界金厨争霸赛欢迎会,致词时这么说。《中国报》是该活动媒体伙伴。

他说,在新经济模式、政府转型计划下,我国预定每年获6%经济成长,并于未来10年成为先进国,人均收入于2015年达1万2139令吉,把目前5%至6%赤字减至3%,为此,政府藉调整补贴增加储备金,协助国家经济发展。

联同出席者包括大会主席林德来、赛会筹委主席俞植昌、台北市政府劳工局专门委员赖正浩、台界中餐名厨交流协会理事长林镇国、世界中餐名厨交流协会会长兼评委主任李耀云、台北市餐饮业职业工会理事长林金城及澳门饮食业联合商会代表王伟培。

在今晚的欢迎宴上,主办当局筵开百余席款待来自世界各地20多个国家及地区的中餐业者及参赛者,并安排各项娱兴节目及开香槟切蛋糕欢庆仪式,使场面生辉不少。

(中国报)