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
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters.
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Wed Aug 26 2020
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
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