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Sunday, January 27, 2008

Big Changes: Mega Projects and New Plans to Improve Lives of People

KUALA LUMPUR: The new year will usher in plenty of changes, both in development of infrastructure and in the improvements in people's lives.

Among the significant things taking place are:-

●The Iskandar Development Region in Johor will see 12 mega projects worth at least RM7bil kicking off,
● Amendments to the Youth Associations and Youth Development Act, effective today, will ensure only young people head youth associations, thereby nurturing young leadership
● Kuala Terengganu will be declared a city today, the first in the East Coast, and ● Proton will be launching a new model.

Other changes that will take place include: ● All school students will get free text books, ● The Employee's Provident Fund will allow monthly withdrawals for house loan repayments. ● Single tier income tax regime for companies.
(1-1-2008 The Star)

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