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I Owe My Staffs an Apology: My CNY Compulsory Leave Decision
I want to confess one mistake I made when I was still a young boss. The kind of mistake that you only understand… after you hurt someone. It was around Chinese New Year. Back then, our office “naturally” slowed down. Many Chinese staff took leave. So I made a decision. I told my non-Chinese colleagues:“Since…
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Some Clients I Take. Some I Don’t. This Is Why.
Today a friend called me in panic. “Bro, can you follow us for a Transfer Pricing audit with LHDN?” I didn’t say yes. I asked one question first.“Who is your transfer pricing tax agent now?” He replied, “Big 4.”That told me this is not a small file. This is the kind of case with group…
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Last Night I Watched Guo Jia Jia 《过家家》 And I Missed My Father Again
Last night, I went to watch《过家家》.I thought it would be a Friday movie night. But once the story started, I knew it was not. This film is not loud.It speaks softly.But every scene feels painful. I went because of Jackie Chan.Not for action.Not for fighting. This time, his strongest performance is not a stunt.It is…
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(TAX UPDATE) Retention Sums in Contract Accounts
Last month at site meeting, boss showed me the contract account and said:“Boss, retention not yet receive. So this part not taxable yet, right?” I laughed and told him:“By your logic ah… my tax fee also not taxable yet. Because you will ask discount, then drag payment for x months.”He stared at me. Totally stunned.…
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RM300 Per Month Per Intern : LiKES Internship Placement Matching Grant
Many SME owners tell me the same thing:“We want to take interns, but cost always stop us.” That is exactly why the LiKES Internship Placement Matching Grant exists. This programme, introduced by TalentCorp, helps SMEs and start-ups offer internship opportunities while receiving reimbursement support for internship allowances. What Is the LiKES Grant?The Internship Placement Matching…
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