![Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61735208942_tbJabatanKastamJK.jpg)
Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) successfully dismantled smuggling activities involving cigarettes and alcohol worth over RM1.6 million.
Fri Dec 27 2024
![Op Samba 2.0: 23 Customs Dept officers, personnel to be charged - MACC Op Samba 2.0: 23 Customs Dept officers, personnel to be charged - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716457904_tbOpsSambaSPRM.jpg)
Op Samba 2.0: 23 Customs Dept officers, personnel to be charged - MACC
Op Samba 2.0 focused on investigations at the cargo section, detected the leakage of tax revenue as much as RM2 billion, according to MACC.
Thu May 23 2024
![Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689496962_rokok.jpg)
Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor
A foreigner and an Orang Asli man were among the six individuals detained by the Customs Department for selling various types of smuggled cigarettes and liquor.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Sabah customs seize contraband liquor worth RM1.41 mil Sabah customs seize contraband liquor worth RM1.41 mil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660893270_minumankeras.jpg)
Sabah customs seize contraband liquor worth RM1.41 mil
The Sabah customs department foiled three attempts to smuggle in four containers of contraband liquor worth RM1.41 million at the Sepanggar Port recently.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![JKDM'S 2021 revenue reaches RM42.50 billion, surpasses initial target of RM40 billion - PM JKDM'S 2021 revenue reaches RM42.50 billion, surpasses initial target of RM40 billion - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643190297_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
JKDM'S 2021 revenue reaches RM42.50 billion, surpasses initial target of RM40 billion - PM
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department's (JKDM) revenue collection for 2021 has reached RM42.50 billion.
Wed Jan 26 2022
![Customs foil attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth RM8.71 mln Customs foil attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth RM8.71 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641736887_TBSELUDUP.jpg)
Customs foil attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth RM8.71 mln
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of Johor foiled an attempt to smuggle in cigarettes worth RM8.71 million including taxes after inspecting a container lorry in Johor Bahru on Dec 28.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![Audit report: Customs recommended to demand for import vehicle duty shortfall immediately Audit report: Customs recommended to demand for import vehicle duty shortfall immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635412269_DatukNikAzmanNik.jpg)
Audit report: Customs recommended to demand for import vehicle duty shortfall immediately
This happened due to the mistake of the customs agent in making the import declaration and the weakness of the Customs Dept when the import approval was given.
Thu Oct 28 2021
![Customs foils attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg drugs at KKIA Customs foils attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg drugs at KKIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633510376_TBDADAHKKIAjpg.jpg)
Customs foils attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg drugs at KKIA
The Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg of drugs worth more than RM500,000 using 23 polystyrene boxes filled with frozen fish.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![MACC arrests CEO in connection with incomplete uCustoms project MACC arrests CEO in connection with incomplete uCustoms project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633175701_TBPRESSSPRM.jpg)
MACC arrests CEO in connection with incomplete uCustoms project
The chief executive officer of a company linked to the Customs Department's uCustoms system project was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Customs dept cripples syndicate smuggling chewing tobacco in Ipoh Customs dept cripples syndicate smuggling chewing tobacco in Ipoh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623213399_ChewingTobacco.jpg)
Customs dept cripples syndicate smuggling chewing tobacco in Ipoh
The team has confiscated 3,371.86 kg of chewing tobacco, estimated to be worth RM168,596 with unpaid duties totalling RM211,587.98.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61619934669_MiniDJI.jpg)
Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) plans to have seven more drones for use to carry out border surveillance, especially to identify illegal jetties used by smugglers.
Sun May 02 2021
![Ops Letup 2021 launched to curb goods smuggling during festive season Ops Letup 2021 launched to curb goods smuggling during festive season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618263582_pasarmalam.jpg)
Ops Letup 2021 launched to curb goods smuggling during festive season
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has launched Ops Letup 2021, which will last till May 9 to curb the distribution of smuggled products, especially fireworks, sparklers and liquor.
Mon Apr 12 2021
![Seized Captagon pills new drug for militants overseas - Ayob Khan Seized Captagon pills new drug for militants overseas - Ayob Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616687438_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Seized Captagon pills new drug for militants overseas - Ayob Khan
The Captagon pills seized by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department recently are believed destined for third countries for use by militants, said Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
Thu Mar 25 2021
![Customs department thwarts attempt to smuggle foreigners out Customs department thwarts attempt to smuggle foreigners out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614668117_SazaliMohamad.jpg)
Customs department thwarts attempt to smuggle foreigners out
Upon further examination, it was found that the three men did not possess valid travel documents while the woman held a passport.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612176189_ABDULLATIFABDULKA.jpg)
Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department successfully took down three smuggling syndicates involving zam zam water, white cigarettes and tobacco at two locations.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025