Parliament received the Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025 during its first reading session. Law Minister Azalina Othman Said delivered the legislation to lawmakers for consideration. The second reading will proceed within the current parliamentary term. The proposed law contains thirty-five clauses designed to manage international bankruptcy cases. Foreign representatives and creditors would gain court access under these new provisions.
Malaysian courts would recognize foreign bankruptcy proceedings through this framework. The legislation establishes relief mechanisms when foreign cases receive recognition. Direct cooperation between Malaysian and international courts becomes mandatory. Foreign representatives may initiate local...
Putrajaya authorities alert citizens about upcoming ceremonial cannon fire during the 2025 Warriors Day parade at Dataran Pahlawan Negara on July 31. Malaysian Armed Forces will discharge 21 ceremonial rounds on Thursday, while rehearsal activities on July 29 will feature two rounds at the same venue. Police Chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed urges residents to remain calm when hearing the blasts.
Traffic disruptions will occur between 7am and 10am on parade day. Motorists should expect delays along Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Lebuh Perdana Timur, and roads surrounding Kompleks E. Officials recommend early travel planning and alternative route selection to minimize inconvenience.
Warriors Day commemorates Malaysian security...
Police investigate security camera recordings from businesses and residences surrounding the Bukit Ledang home where burglars stole jewelry worth RM1.8 million from former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's grandson. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad explained that the residence's surveillance system proved inadequate for the investigation. The outdated equipment from the 1990s automatically deletes recordings after one day. Investigators discovered the break-in happened more than 24 hours before the victim filed the complaint. The footage had already disappeared when officers arrived at the scene.
Authorities have interviewed three witnesses about the Wednesday afternoon burglary at the seldom-used family...
Construction companies receive continued government assistance through Sales and Services Tax exemptions for specific development projects. Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan announced that residential buildings and public facilities benefit from these tax breaks. Houses of worship, recreational parks, and public toilets qualify for the exemption program. Essential materials such as cement, aggregate, and sand maintain zero tax rates. These measures reduce financial burdens on developers while maintaining infrastructure project momentum.
Business-to-business transactions operate under specific conditions within the exemption framework. Main contractors face SST obligations while subcontractors earning below RM1.5 million remain exempt...
Authorities documented four separate incidents stemming from Saturday's demonstration at Dataran Merdeka. One complaint concerned participants who struck an effigy resembling Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim near the National Mosque. The remaining three complaints addressed unauthorized drone operations during the event. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed that investigators transferred the effigy matter to Bukit Aman's Classified Crime Investigation Unit. Officials will examine potential violations under the Sedition Act 1948, Penal Code Section 504, and Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia received the drone-related complaints for appropriate enforcement action...
Malaysia moves toward prohibiting electronic cigarette sales and usage completely. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced the government's intention during parliamentary proceedings. The Health Ministry examines legal, industrial, revenue, and licensing factors before implementing comprehensive restrictions. Current rules limit vape sales to specialty retailers while other stores remain unregulated. Federal authorities require detailed analysis before establishing nationwide prohibitions.
Six states have ceased issuing business permits for electronic cigarette vendors. Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, Kedah, and Pahang receive ministerial support for their licensing decisions. Expert committees convened on July 22 to...
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim addressed delegates at the 52nd ARTDO International Conference about artificial intelligence transforming Malaysian employment. The government identified over sixty new job categories emerging from technological advancement. Technology and AI sectors will generate seventy percent of these positions. Hundreds of thousands of workers may find fresh career paths through this digital revolution.
A ministry study examined ten major economic sectors contributing most of the nation's GDP. Research findings indicate 600,000 current positions face potential disruption from automation. Workers must develop new competencies rather than lose employment entirely. The minister emphasized two essential skill...
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming defended statistics regarding waste accumulation after Saturday's opposition rally. The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation provided the twenty-tonne figure following their cleanup operations. Perikatan Nasional organized the political gathering that generated substantial debris across central Kuala Lumpur locations. Workers deployed extensive resources to address the environmental aftermath of the demonstration.
Parliamentary questioning arose when Awang Hashim, the Pendang representative, challenged the waste calculations. Nga acknowledged that Unit Amal volunteers assisted with cleaning efforts while maintaining the accuracy of official measurements. Debris spread throughout the Sogo...
A banking employee lost his entire retirement savings after falling victim to fraudsters advertising vehicles online. The 52-year-old man discovered what appeared to be a legitimate four-wheel drive advertisement on Facebook during early July. Scammers directed him through WhatsApp conversations and requested personal identification documents along with advance payments. The criminals claimed their business operated from Port Klang in Selangor state.
Fraudsters convinced the victim to transfer money across multiple transactions over several weeks. Between July 9 and July 21, the employee sent funds through 40 separate payments distributed among eight different bank accounts. The total amount reached RM241,700, which represented his...
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