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PUTRAJAYA: Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan will provide further clarification and explanation regarding the implementation of the targeted Sales Tax rate revision and expansion of the Service Tax scope. MADANI Government spokesman and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he was informed that the explanation on the matter will be delivered via… Continue reading SST revision: Finance Minister II to provide further clarification

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by seven sen per litre, from RM3.07 to RM3.14, for the period from June 19 to 25, while that of RON95 remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre. In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the retail price of diesel in Sabah, Sarawak… Continue reading RON97 price up seven sen, RON95 unchanged

KUCHING: The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on Energy (SOME), which began on Monday and involved the participation of about 250 delegates, concluded today with several agendas finalised. The meeting, chaired by Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli, featured a series of discussions, including energy-related consultation sessions… Continue reading 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting concludes with key agendas finalised

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor police have crippled 21 drug trafficking syndicates and seized illicit narcotics worth RM81.07 million in the first five months of this year. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the success of the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) also led to the arrest of 58 syndicate members and asset seizures worth RM2.26… Continue reading Johor cops bust 21 drug rings, seize RM81m in drugs since January

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Amman, Jordan has advised Malaysians to remain calm and refrain from making any speculation regarding the developments in the Middle East. The embassy, in an advisory posted on its Facebook account on Tuesday, also advises Malaysians to stay updated only through credible news sources regarding the crisis that is… Continue reading Refrain from making speculations on Middle East: Malaysian Embassy in Amman

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must build a stronger middle class to ensure that the country, as well as ASEAN, is not seen just as a production hub but also a viable consumer market, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. He emphasised that over the long run, Malaysia aims to reduce its dependence… Continue reading Malaysia aims to be more than just a production hub – Liew

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed deep concern over the rising trend of drug and vape abuse among youths, particularly Malay youths. Anwar said the issue is escalating and requires a comprehensive solution involving various approaches, including counselling and ‘dakwah’ (religious outreach). He said the matter was also discussed during the Cabinet… Continue reading Drug, vape abuse among Malay youths alarming, find solutions now – PM Anwar

TAIPING: A trailer driver was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined RM80,000 by the High Court here today after he was found guilty of dangerous driving that caused the deaths of four members of a family in an accident in Sungai Siput five years ago. Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin dismissed the appeal… Continue reading Death of family of four: Trailer driver gets 8 years’ jail, RM80,000 fine

KUALA LUMPUR: The process of repairing hazardous roads across the country will be carried out in stages, with priority given to sections with critical damage, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the Ministry of Works (KKR) has identified nearly RM4 billion worth of repairs needed to address all hazardous roads. However,… Continue reading Phased repairs for hazardous roads to prioritise critical sections – Nanta

JERTIH: For Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student Nur Ain Najwa Mohd Ilias, even the distant rumble of a bus engine from the road just 100 metres away is enough to trigger tightness in her chest. The 23-year-old, who was among the victims injured in the crash along East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak on… Continue reading UPSI crash survivor Nur Ain Najwa breaks down at distant rumble of bus engine

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes the upcoming tariff negotiations with the United States (US) will result in a new cooperation arrangement, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong. MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is currently in Washington to hold discussions with US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer. “Tengku… Continue reading Malaysia hopes for collaborative deal following US tariff talks

PUTRAJAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is expected to be tabled in Parliament on July 28, MADANI Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. Fahmi, who is also the Minister of Communications, said that during today’s Cabinet meeting, Economy Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron presented a briefing and a brief summary on the implementation… Continue reading 13MP expected to be tabled in Parliament on July 28 – Fahmi

NILAI: The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) has urged Malaysian students currently in Iran to leave the country immediately and report to the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran following the escalating situation there. Its deputy minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said so far, four Malaysian students have been identified as studying in Qom and Isfahan, and are currently… Continue reading MOHE urges Malaysian students in Iran to leave immediately

KUALA LUMPUR: The late Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, former MIC president and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, has been remembered as a kind, fair and inspirational figure by his family. Speaking to the media during the funeral prayer services at their residence here, Palanivel’s youngest son Sharavanahvel, 31, described his father’s passing as an… Continue reading Dad was a kind man, great role model, says Palanivel’s son

JOHOR BAHRU: The state government has allocated RM500,000 for the development of the e-SBKS (Serah Balik Kurnia Semula) system, which aims to expedite matters related to SBKS, land status amendments, boundary subdivisions, and ownership transfers. The system is expected to be launched in September. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a Facebook post,… Continue reading SBKS application process cut from 510 to 53 days starting Sept – Onn Hafiz

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to boost regional collaboration in vaccine research and manufacturing by participating in the 2nd UK-South East Asia Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub (UK-SEA Vax Hub) All Partners Meeting held at Monash University Malaysia today. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), in a statement today, said Malaysia’s active participation in the… Continue reading UK-SEA vax hub meeting boosts regional cooperation in vaccine research – MOSTI

PUTRAJAYA: The evacuation of Malaysian citizens currently in Iran is expected to take place this Friday. Minister of Communications cum MADANI Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter was announced by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan at today’s Cabinet meeting. He said preparations are underway, including the issuance of travel visas, to facilitate… Continue reading Malaysians in Iran to be evacuated, operation expected Friday – Fahmi

MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 39 summonses for various offences during compliance enforcement operations targeting stage bus services in the state. Its director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop said operations dubbed the ‘Op Pinky’, conducted yesterday at several locations across the state, focused on driver conduct, documentation checks, and the technical condition of… Continue reading Melaka JPJ issues 39 summonses in stage bus crackdown

PUTRAJAYA: The status of the review study on the amendment of Act 134 was among the matters discussed during the Orang Asli Consultative Council (MAPOA) 2025 meeting held yesterday, according to the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA). In a statement today, the department said the meeting also addressed issues such as Orang Asli settlement… Continue reading Review of Act 134 among matters discussed at MAPOA 2025 meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd has announced flight disruptions to and from Bali, Lombok and Labuan Bajo following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara region. In a statement today, the airline said the flights operated by AirAsia Malaysia (AK), AirAsia Indonesia (QZ) and AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) have been cancelled or… Continue reading AirAsia cancels, reschedules flights following Mount Lewotobi eruption

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan recorded 225 new COVID-19 cases in the 24th Epidemiological Week (ME 24) for the period of June 8 to 14, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He said the figure showed an increase of 104.5 per cent compared to the previous week of 110 cases and Seremban recorded the highest number… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan records 225 COVID-19 cases in ME 24

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s guidelines for reporting and sharing suicide-related content have received positive feedback both domestically and internationally, including after they were presented at the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 2025 World Congress in Vienna recently. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF) chief executive officer Mediha Mahmood said the collaborative approach between doctors,… Continue reading Malaysia’s guidelines for reporting, sharing suicide-related content well received globally