
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

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
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

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
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
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
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 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

National defence system, websites still safe - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the national defence system and government websites are safe from hacker attacks so far.
Mon Feb 01 2021

Sabah CM wants meat importing activities to be closely monitored
Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor has asked the relevant government agencies and departments to play their role in ensuring that all imported halal meat is indeed halal.
Thu Dec 31 2020

No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021
There will be no more new import licence for cigarettes issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department effective Jan 1, 2021.
Wed Dec 30 2020

Halal meat scandal blockchain technology to the rescue?
One proactive measure that should be implemented immediately is for the issuing authorities to go the blockchain route.
Wed Dec 23 2020

PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has received feedback from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) relating to its two proposals on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund claims.
Fri Nov 06 2020

Contraband cigarettes with RM4.3 mln unpaid duties seized at Port Klang
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle in 6.46 million sticks of white cigarettes worth more than RM500,000, with unpaid duties of RM4.3 million, at Port Klang.
Wed Oct 07 2020
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Wed Aug 26 2020

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025