Day: April 12, 2026

10,000 DBKL traders receive 50 percent site rent discount until 2027 – Hannah

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10,000 traders under the supervision of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) have received a 50 percent reduction in site rental rates for two years, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. He said DBKL and Labuan Corporation were among the earliest local authorities (LAUs) to announce initiatives aimed at easing the burden of the cost of living for traders, especially following the increase in oil prices. "We have a long list for (recipients under) DBKL, which is 10,000 at all sites, including food courts and markets," he said after officiating the Putrajaya Aktif Programme here today. The reduction in rental rates for hawker sites and certain premises under the supervision of DBKL is effective from April 1 to December 31, 2027. Hannah said Putrajaya Corporation is currently still examining the best approach before implementing similar measures, including evaluating additional forms of assistance other than rental discounts. He, however, said that for now the government is prioritizing reducing rental rates over other forms of subsidies, taking into account financial constraints and the need to generate alternative revenue. "When we reduce rent, we need to find other sources of revenue because we are also facing increased operating costs including rising oil prices," he said. Hannah, when commenting on today's program, said the government had also launched free sports classes involving sepak takraw and rope jumping in Putrajaya as a specific measure to address obesity among children. He said the program was chosen because it was low cost and easy for children to practice at home. "This class is held twice a month, on the second and fourth week, involving 50 participants per session at four locations around Putrajaya and is held throughout the year," he said. Hannah said the initiative was implemented together with the Ministry of Health, with a focus on providing programmes and fostering an interest in sports, while the nutrition and health aspects were monitored by the ministry. He said the government also plans to obtain data on obese children in Putrajaya through collaboration with the Ministry of Education to expand the program's reach to target groups before expanding it to other areas including Kuala Lumpur.

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10,000 traders under the supervision of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) have received a 50 percent reduction in site rental rates for two years, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. He said DBKL and Labuan Corporation were among the earliest local authorities (LAUs) to announce initiatives […]

AKPS denies entry to 28 foreigners at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS

ALOR SETAR: The Border Protection Agency (AKPS) refused entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) between April 1 and 11. Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander SAC Fauzi Mohd Yusof said that of the total, 14 individuals were Indian citizens, consisting of 13 men and one woman. He said all the individuals aged 20 to 40 were refused entry into the country after failing to meet the requirements as tourists, including not having a return ticket and being unable to provide a clear purpose of travel to Immigration officers. "In addition, there are also those among them who are listed on the department's suspect list and are not allowed to enter Malaysia," he said in a statement today. He said five Thai citizens were also refused entry after being found to be using damaged passports and did not meet the country's entry requirements. In addition, Fauzi said two Bangladeshi men were refused entry because they were not allowed to use the land entrance in accordance with the department's current instructions. He said the rest involved citizens of Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Indonesia who were refused entry due to various non-compliance with entry requirements and all of them were directed to return to their last country of departure. Fauzi further said that his party would continue to tighten controls at the country's entry points to ensure that only visitors who meet the requirements are allowed to enter. "Strict action will continue to be taken against any individual who attempts to abuse the country's Immigration facilities," he said.

ALOR SETAR: The Border Protection Agency (AKPS) refused entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) between April 1 and 11. Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander SAC Fauzi Mohd Yusof said that of the total, 14 individuals were Indian citizens, consisting of 13 men and one […]