Malaysia's Finance Ministry threw businesses a lifeline after companies complained about new tax rules. The government heard loud complaints from service providers who struggled with the updated Sales and Service Tax requirements. Ministry officials decided to give these companies extra time to figure out the complicated paperwork. Business owners can submit their tax forms by hand from July through September instead of using computer systems. Companies still have to charge customers the Service Tax during this grace period.
Factory owners face different rules starting this month when they must collect Sales Tax from their customers. These manufacturers can ask for special breaks on the raw materials they buy to make their products...
Perak state leaders decided to sell clean water to Penang through a major new project. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow shared the news after meeting with business partners from the PKNP-Gamuda team. The water deal representatives visited Penang yesterday to discuss the partnership plans. Perak officials gave them permission to start talking about the water supply agreement. The treated water will go directly to Penang Water Supply Corporation for local distribution.
The visiting group brought good news about moving forward with negotiations. Perak Development Corporation and Gamuda Berhad joined forces to make this water project happen. State authorities back home told them to begin serious discussions about supplying water across state...
PAS leader Zaharudin Muhammad tried to deliver legal papers to politician Steven Sim yesterday. The son-in-law of PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang visited Sim's office twice but found it closed both times. Zaharudin wants RM1.5 million from the Bukit Mertajam MP for comments he considers defamatory. The politician posted on Facebook that he feels completely confident about his legal case. He claims Sim insulted Malaysia's Armed Forces with his remarks.
The dispute started over comments about lieutenant-general Johnny Lim Eng Seng's promotion. Sim defended the Chinese officer's historic rise to his new rank. Zaharudin had questioned whether Malaysia might have a Chinese prime minister decades from today. The PAS man also compared...
Judge Zabariah Mohd Yusof stepped into the top Court of Appeal job after her predecessor called it quits yesterday. The Federal Court judge will handle all the duties that come with running Malaysia's second most powerful court. Chief Judge Hasnah Mohammed Hashim picked Zabariah for the role under special legal powers. The appointment letter went out to other top court officials across the country. Zabariah will keep the position until someone gets the permanent job.
The veteran judge started her legal career back in 2009 when she became a Judicial Commissioner. She worked at the Kuala Lumpur High Court before moving to different locations around Malaysia. Zabariah earned her stripes as a proper High Court judge in 2010 and later...
Road safety officers checked 85 buses across Terengganu state during their latest crackdown. The transport department found most people followed the new seat belt rules perfectly. Only four travelers received tickets for breaking the safety law. One bus driver and three passengers faced fines for not buckling up properly. The operation started nationwide on July 1 and continues across Malaysia.
Zamri Samion runs the Road Transport Department office for Terengganu state. He told reporters that compliance levels impressed his team during the checks. Express buses and tour coaches must follow the new seat belt requirements. Drivers and all passengers need to wear safety belts during trips. The department conducted surprise inspections...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim landed in Paris for a major two-day visit. He plans to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the fancy Élysée Palace tomorrow. The leaders will talk about trade deals and ways their countries can work together better. Anwar told Malaysian expats living in France that this partnership could really help Malaysia grow. He wants to find fresh opportunities for both nations to benefit.
Malaysia has moved beyond just buying French planes from Airbus. Malaysian companies actually make parts for these aircraft manufacturers back home. Anwar pointed out that his country attracts tons of high-tech businesses, especially electronics firms. He urged Malaysian students studying in France to return home...
TNB tells university students they can breathe easy about their electricity bills. The power company says most college kids will dodge the latest tariff hikes that hit the country last Tuesday. Students renting regular homes or staying at campus dorms should see their monthly bills stay the same.
The electricity giant rolled out a new Time of Use plan that helps people cut costs. Students can run washing machines, air conditioners, and computers during cheaper hours when fewer people use power. Heavy appliances cost less to operate during these quiet periods.
Schools and colleges across Malaysia score a sweet deal with 10 percent off their electricity bills. Religious buildings and charity homes also grab the same discount. TNB says...
A stockbroker from George Town fell victim to a massive phone scam that cost her RM1.24 million. The 47-year-old woman received a call from someone pretending to work for Pos Laju Malaysia. The caller told her that a suspicious package with personal documents had been sent from Kuching to Terengganu under her name. Police had supposedly detained the package because it looked suspicious. The woman believed every word the scammer said.
The fake caller transferred her to another scammer who posed as a police officer from Terengganu. This person accused her of money laundering and demanded she hand over all her cash for an audit. The scammer promised to return the money after completing the investigation. He also threatened to arrest her...
Authorities have shot down claims about a cable car connecting Pengkalan Hulu and Baling after a fake video went viral on social media. The AI-created footage fooled many people across Malaysia. District Officer Yazlan Sunardie Che Yahaya confirmed the project does not exist and warned people about believing digital content. He admitted the video looked impressive and entertaining despite being completely artificial. The official said such attractions could work well because both areas have beautiful mountains and views.
One couple drove over 300 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur after watching the fake video. They believed the cable car was real and wanted to ride it. A hotel worker had to break the bad news to them when they arrived. The...
