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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024