![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
![Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689948765_MasyarakatTionghua.jpg)
Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA
Wong Pun Sian said a total of 60 green packages containing methamphetamine were found during an inspection.
Fri Sep 29 2023
![Customs Dept seizes 50 luxury vehicles without AP worth RM11.4 mln Customs Dept seizes 50 luxury vehicles without AP worth RM11.4 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661778706_kenderaan.jpg)
Customs Dept seizes 50 luxury vehicles without AP worth RM11.4 mln
JKDM has seized 50 luxury cars that did not have approved permits (APs) with a value of RM11.4 million including unpaid duties.
Mon Aug 29 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
![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 Dept foils attempt to smuggle out drugs worth RM6.62 mln at KLIA Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle out drugs worth RM6.62 mln at KLIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629973149_ABDULLATIFABDULKA.jpg)
Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle out drugs worth RM6.62 mln at KLIA
JKDM foiled an attempt to smuggle out 184 kg of methamphetamine worth RM6.62 million in an operation at the KLIA Air Cargo Complex on Aug 16.
Thu Aug 26 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
![Customs dept targets RM40 bln from taxes this year Customs dept targets RM40 bln from taxes this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591954845_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Customs dept targets RM40 bln from taxes this year
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is confident that the department could achieve the target.
Sun Mar 21 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
![Customs Dept overpays GST refunds amounting to RM4.38 million - AG Report Customs Dept overpays GST refunds amounting to RM4.38 million - AG Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469067307_Shopping.jpg)
Customs Dept overpays GST refunds amounting to RM4.38 million - AG Report
The auditing conducted on the Royal Malaysian Customs Department has found that it has overpaid refunds on Goods and Services Tax (GST) amounting to RM4.38 million.
Mon Aug 24 2020
![Customs dept busts two counterfeit liquor processing syndicates in Johor Customs dept busts two counterfeit liquor processing syndicates in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591082258_alcoholarakwine.jpg)
Customs dept busts two counterfeit liquor processing syndicates in Johor
The Johor Customs Department through the Sungai Pulai Enforcement Division successfully crippled two counterfeit liquor processing syndicates in the state, last month.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![Customs Dept to conduct studies to prevent KLIA becoming smuggling hub Customs Dept to conduct studies to prevent KLIA becoming smuggling hub](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71501731583_mohdpudziman.jpg)
Customs Dept to conduct studies to prevent KLIA becoming smuggling hub
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department will be conducting a thorough study on the system and operating system at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Customs Cargo Complex.
Thu Aug 03 2017
![Customs Dept to implement new strategies to curb cigarette smuggling Customs Dept to implement new strategies to curb cigarette smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447429765_Rokokseludup.jpg)
Customs Dept to implement new strategies to curb cigarette smuggling
In its efforts to smoke out rampant smuggling of contraband cigarettes, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has developed several new strategies for implementation next year.
Mon Dec 19 2016
![Customs Dept targets raising GST revenue by 10 to 13 percent Customs Dept targets raising GST revenue by 10 to 13 percent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478843657_KhazaliAhmad.jpg)
Customs Dept targets raising GST revenue by 10 to 13 percent
He said JKDM would focus on the issue of GST delivery statement compliance as one of the measures to improve the taxation system next year and ensure the GST collection target was met.
Mon Dec 05 2016
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025