Edmund Lee

Assistant Editor at The New York Times

Sensibility is cheap. Reporting is expensive. https://t.co/IqMqkWe0NL

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Articles

Delay expanded SST implementation, urges Guan Eng

2 weeks ago | news.nestia.com | Edmund Lee

AIR Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has urged the Finance Ministry to postpone the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) measures scheduled to take effect on July 1, calling instead for a public consultation before the rollout. Speaking at a press conference at his service centre today, Lim voiced concern over the potential impact of the revised tax, particularly on female consumers.
Delay expanded SST implementation, urges Guan Eng

2 weeks ago | buletinmutiara.com | Edmund Lee

AIR Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has urged the Finance Ministry to postpone the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) measures scheduled to take effect on July 1, calling instead for a public consultation before the rollout. Speaking at a press conference at his service centre today, Lim voiced concern over the potential impact of the revised tax, particularly on female consumers.
BWF president Patama to attend PBA’s 100th anniversary celebration

3 weeks ago | news.nestia.com | Edmund Lee

NEWLY-elected Badminton World Federation (BWF) president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul of Thailand will attend the Penang Badminton Association’s (PBA) centennial celebration at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre on Nov 22. Patama, a prominent figure in the international sporting scene and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), accepted PBA’s invitation to grace the event, which is expected to be a grand and historic occasion.
Nibong Tebal’s heritage must be preserved, says state rep

3 weeks ago | news.nestia.com | Edmund Lee

THE Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has been urged to draft a conservation plan for the pre-war shophouses along Jalan Tasek in Nibong Tebal, highlighting the area’s rich historical and cultural value.
Joy for Rifle Garden residents

3 weeks ago | buletinmutiara.com | Edmund Lee

AFTER more than 30 years of waiting, residents of Rifle Garden A and B in Padang Tembak were relieved and delighted as long-overdue road repairs were finally completed in their neighbourhood. The road patching, costing RM121,300, was carried out under the Bukit Bendera parliamentary constituency initiative and covered both Rifle Garden A and B. Speaking to the media, Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abd Rashid expressed her gratitude to all parties involved in making the upgrades possible.
Chef Martin Yan inspires students at SEGi College

1 month ago | news.nestia.com | Edmund Lee

RENOWNED celebrity chef Martin Yan brought his signature energy and culinary expertise to SEGi College Penang, inspiring young talents and culinary enthusiasts alike. The event, titled “A Masterclass with Chef Martin Yan,” drew students, parents, and culinary enthusiasts for a live session with the internationally acclaimed chef.
Feng Yi Dumplings gears up for festival amid soaring demand and ongoing challenges

1 month ago | news.nestia.com | Edmund Lee

WITH the Chinese Dumpling Festival falling on May 31 this year, Feng Yi Dumplings, a family-run business on Lebuhraya Merdeka in George Town, is abuzz with activity as orders for their famous bak chang continue to pour in. Established in 1975 by founder Teoh Siew Hong, now 86, Feng Yi Dumplings has grown from a modest family operation into a thriving enterprise employing over 60 staff members.
Feng Yi Dumplings gears up for festival amid soaring demand and ongoing challenges

1 month ago | buletinmutiara.com | Edmund Lee

WITH the Chinese Dumpling Festival falling on May 31 this year, Feng Yi Dumplings, a family-run business on Lebuhraya Merdeka in George Town, is abuzz with activity as orders for their famous bak chang continue to pour in. Established in 1975 by founder Teoh Siew Hong, now 86, Feng Yi Dumplings has grown from a modest family operation into a thriving enterprise employing over 60 staff members.
The House Passed Trump's Megabill. Bond Investors Are Worried.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Andrew Ross Sorkin |Edmund Lee |Bernhard Warner |Sarah Kessler |Lauren Hirsch |Danielle Kaye

House Republicans overcame bitter differences to deliver President Trump a major victory on Thursday. Minutes ago, they narrowly passed a spending bill that packs in huge tax cuts and guts many of Joe Biden's signature policies on student-debt relief and climate transition efforts. The next hurdle is the Senate, where Republican lawmakers - especially those looking to preserve elements of Biden initiatives and Medicaid entitlements - could claw back some cuts.
Trump's Tax Policy Collides with Market Reality

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Andrew Ross Sorkin |Edmund Lee |Bernhard Warner |Sarah Kessler |Lauren Hirsch |Danielle Kaye | +1 more

Investors in American government debt are getting antsy. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond passed 5 percent on Wednesday, with traders seemingly spooked over a Republican budget bill that could push U.S. fiscal debt into record territory. President Trump made no mention of that on Tuesday during his trip to Capitol Hill to whip up votes for the legislation. A reminder of the stakes: The bill could be key to Trump's domestic agenda, and would determine fiscal policy for years.