Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered
The 15 pct import duty imposed on nicotine gum products should be lowered or total exemption provided as the products help smokers to quit smoking, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Budget 2022: EV gets boost from exemption of various taxes
The government has decided to give full exemption of import duty, excise duty, as well as sales tax for electric vehicles (EVs) as it seeks to support the local EV industry.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Alcohol import duty worth RM50.46 million not collected by Customs - Audit Report
The National Audit Department today disclosed that alcohol import duty totalling RM50.46 million have not been collected by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).
Mon Aug 24 2020
FMM urges import duty, sales tax exemption for face masks
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers is urging the government to grant exemptions on import duty and sales tax on all inputs in the manufacturing of face mask.
Tue Jul 28 2020
Changes in India's import duty affects Malaysia palm oil market
India remains a huge market for Malaysian palm oil exports, but recent changes in its import duty is proving to be a challenge.
Thu Sep 14 2017
MMEA thwarts attempt to smuggle in cigarette worth RM700,000
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle in 100,000 cartons of cigarettes worth over RM700,000 including import duty in the waters of Umbai, Jasin.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Cheaper imported cars in the horizon?
The prices of all imported cars from Japan and Australia will be decreased in stages as import duty of cars from those countries is being removed entirely by 2016.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Poh Kong has no plans to expand abroad
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd has no plans expand its business overseas as import duty on gold will make it difficult to compete with other players.
Fri Jan 18 2013
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024