Month: August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry has implemented multiple programmes to assist small traders in marketing their products and expanding their business networks. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan revealed that these initiatives include live streaming sessions conducted through TikTok Studio to help traders promote their merchandise effectively. “KUSKOP also provides guidance programmes… Continue reading Malaysia launches initiatives to support small traders amid competition

SEPANG: The Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) has issued more than 17,000 Not-to-Land (NTL) notices to foreign nationals since the start of this year, with the bulk of cases recorded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said a total of 17,658 foreigners were denied entry… Continue reading AKPS issues 17,000 NTL notices, seizes RM1.9mil goods

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,978 complaints were received through the Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA) for the period from January 1 to June 30 this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the number of complaints recorded in previous years was 3,862 in 2018;… Continue reading Public service complaints rise to 6,978 in first half of 2024 via SISPAA

JOHOR BAHRU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) today expressed respect for the Shah Alam High Court’s decision ordering the exhumation of the grave of its Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet, Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, for a second post-mortem. In a statement, UTM said it fully respects the ongoing legal process and remains committed to providing full… Continue reading UTM respects court order for exhumation of Palapes trainee’s grave

SEPANG: Malaysia will begin trial runs of the Advanced Passenger Screening System (APSS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) before the end of this year, while also preparing for the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link to be operational in January 2027. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the APSS is… Continue reading Malaysia to trial APSS, RTS link operational by 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have sought assistance from their partners abroad to track down a foreign individual believed to own the phone number used to send threatening messages to the wife of former Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said they are confident… Continue reading Police seek international help to track foreign suspect in Rafizi wife threats

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Higher Education has refuted claims that international students constitute 27% of enrolment at Malaysia’s five research universities. Director-General of Higher Education Professor Dr Azlinda Azman clarified that total enrolment stands at 180,024 students across these institutions. She stated that “the combined enrolment at Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti… Continue reading International student enrolment at Malaysian research universities only 21.3%

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s position as the world’s leading rubber glove exporter depends on continued emphasis on high-value manufacturing during the 13th Malaysia Plan period. The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association emphasised that digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms are equally crucial for maintaining this competitive edge. Margma president Oon Kim Hung stated that “this would… Continue reading Malaysia glove exports need high-value manufacturing to keep top spot

PETALING JAYA: A Form Three student remains in critical condition following a dormitory incident that has raised serious concerns about potential bullying among family members. The victim, Ahmad Irfan Ahmad Hanafi, allegedly fell from the third floor of a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam, according to his uncle Muhammad Aidil Mansor, 34. Medical examination results… Continue reading Form 3 student in critical condition, family suspects bullying

HUTAN MELINTANG: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living seized 880 boxes of fish crackers worth RM40,299 for using a fake halal logo during a raid at a food processing factory. Director Datuk Kamaluddin Ismail stated that the operation was conducted at approximately 11.30 am in collaboration with… Continue reading Perak factory fish crackers seized for fake halal logo in raid

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is submitting a request to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) and palm kernel olein to be exempted from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), both of which currently taxed at a rate of five per cent. KPK Deputy Minister Chan… Continue reading KPK seeks SST exemption for CPKO, palm kernel olein

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia suffered losses exceeding RM1.22 billion due to cybercrime in just 10 months last year, said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. He said the staggering figure, recorded from January to October 2024, reflected the growing scale and sophistication of online crimes, ranging from financial scams and identity theft to… Continue reading Malaysia loses RM1.22 billion to cybercrime in 10 months, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is projected to become an ‘aged nation’ by 2048, when the proportion of citizens aged 65 and above reaches 14 per cent of the total population, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. Amir Hamzah, carrying out the duties and functions of the Economy minister, said this projection is based… Continue reading Malaysia to become aged nation by 2048 as elderly population rises

PETALING JAYA: A 53-year-old man was found dead after he was believed to have been electrocuted while attempting to trap birds at Kampung Bukit Tok Chom, Pendang, Kedah today. Pendang police chief Superintendent Rodzi Abu Hassan said the victim, identified as Sahrulnizam Ramli from Kampung Hujung Ketun, was discovered by a passer-by. ALSO READ: Man… Continue reading Man electrocuted while setting bird trap in Pendang

KUALA LUMPUR: The overall impact of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation on households is estimated to be low and manageable, based on early Ministry of Finance (MOF) projections, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. Lim elaborated that this was due to various relief measures and exemptions introduced as mitigation steps to ensure… Continue reading Impact of SST on households low and manageable – Lim

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Forestry Department is working on gazetting the Bukit Dinding area in Wangsa Maju and Pulai Trail in Bangsar as new permanent forest reserves in the capital. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the application status for Bukit Dinding, covering 20.57 hectares, was… Continue reading Bukit Dinding, Pulai Trail to be gazetted as forest reserves