Budget 2027: Labuan SME Association Seeks Tax Relief For Local Businesses
LABUAN, October 2 2026 — The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Labuan has called for the service tax exemption under Section 48 of the Service Tax Act 2018 to be applied to services performed entirely in Labuan under Budget 2027. Its president, Jefery Tan said the association also proposed waiving import duty on […]
MCMC, MACC To Leverage AI In Enforcement, Corruption Prevention
CYBERJAYA, October 2 2026 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect, prevent and manage the risks of abuse of power and misappropriation more systematically and effectively. In a statement today, MCMC said this was among the areas of collaboration agreed […]
Modular IBS Could Be Expanded To Clinics – Ahmad Maslan
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 2 2026 — The Modular Industrialised Building System (IBS) construction technology, currently used to expedite the construction of additional classrooms in schools, could be expanded to other building projects, including clinics. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said the technology was suitable for projects requiring shorter construction periods, given its […]
Lee Chean Chung Has Not Attended PKR Meetings, Congresses – Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, October 2 2026– Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said former party member Lee Chean Chung had not attended party meetings or congresses for some time. He said Lee, who resigned as the Petaling Jaya MP with immediate effect, had also not been involved in party affairs for about a […]
Foreign Ministry Seeks Closer Ties With Bernama In International News Coverage, Digital Media
KUALA LUMPUR, October 2 2026 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is seeking to enhance its strategic collaboration with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) to expand international news coverage and boost its officers’ digital media capabilities. Its Communications and Public Diplomacy Division Undersecretary Datuk Nur Izzah Wong Mee Chun said her courtesy visit to Wisma Bernama […]
RTS Link Passenger Service Expected To Begin In February 2027
JOHOR BAHRU, October 2 2026 — Passenger service for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to commence in February 2027, with all system tests and trial runs targeted for completion by Dec 31 this year. RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO) said in a statement today that the timeline takes into account […]
DAP Files Police Report Over Facebook Post on Negeri Sembilan Crisis
SEREMBAN, October 2, 2026 — Negeri Sembilan DAP yesterday lodged a police report over a social media post that allegedly linked the party to the ongoing political crisis in the state and the royal institution. State DAP chairman J. Arul Kumar said the Facebook post, published by an account under the name Khalide Al Walid, […]