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Daily Express
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Move may shut down charities: LDP
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 Text Size: Glenna expressed concern for small and medium-sized local charities, which lack the resources to handle complex tax compliance and could be forced to close. Kota Kinabalu: The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) criticised the Inland Revenue Board's proposal to impose a surplus fundraising tax on non-profit organisations, saying it could force charity closures and harm vulnerable communities. LDP Women Movement Leader Glenna Wong in a statement, here, said the policy would undermine public confidence in charitable giving and harm the country's most vulnerable populations. She said charitable organisations operate fundamentally differently from businesses and should not be subjected to corporate taxation models. 'Charity is not business, it is built on public trust,' she said. 'Donations exist because people believe these organisations can deliver help more effectively than the government. 'Charitable surpluses often result from administrative delays in aid distribution rather than actual excess funds and taxing these reserves could disrupt critical assistance programmes,' she added. Glenna expressed concern for small and medium-sized local charities, which lack the resources to handle complex tax compliance and could be forced to close. She noted this would be especially damaging as Malaysia continues its economic recovery, with many low-income families and rural communities depending on charitable support. The party condemned the timing as heartless, arguing that the government should be supporting rather than taxing charitable efforts during challenging economic times. She called on the Sarawak and Sabah state governments to protect their local non-profits by formally opposing the Federal proposal and considering State-level protective measures. 'The progress of a government is not measured solely by GDP growth, but by how it treats those who serve others,' she said, urging civic groups and citizens to unite against the proposal. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Scoop
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
4Paws Empire Wins At Love Local
This year's Love Local was another popular event, with more than 100 local businesses filling Te Rauparaha Arena to sell their products and promote their services. A big congratulations to the team at 4Paws Empire for taking out the People's Choice Award for best booth or truck. The Mushroom House and Poi Creations were close runners-up. One of the fantastic stores inside Kai Tahi, 4Paws Empire provides affordable, high-quality products for fellow dog lovers. Run by Glenna and Damon, 4Paws offers a variety of items, from harnesses, leads and collars, to dog treats and 'puppuccinos'. As Kai Tahi is a dog-friendly space, dog owners can bring their four-legged friends in to check out what's on offer in store. Love Local has gone from strength to strength since the first event in 2020, this year attracting more than 4000 people through the door at the 7 June event. The People's Choice Award is chosen by attendees who can vote for their favourite booth or truck on the day by scanning a QR code featured on posters around the expo. As this year's People's Choice winner, 4Paws will receive promotion, including a professional photoshoot.
