The Malaysian government’s plan to remove subsidies this year on food and other basic necessities for all and target them only for needy citizens has many in the low and lower-middle income groups worried. That’s because food prices have been high since the Ukraine...

PORT KLANG: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, set a new milestone by handling 11,405,312 freight weight tonnes (fwt) of conventional cargo in 2023. This record-breaking achievement surpassed its previous high of 11,115,670 fwt recorded in 2022....

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - The Overseas Election Committee (PPLN) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, confirmed to have received election logistics for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections. Speaking in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, Puji Sumarsono, a member of PPLN...

Tera Projects & Shipping (Project Cargo Network members in Malaysia) were engaged by one of their esteemed clients to handle the export of a 'stinger section' from Johor to Abu Dhabi, UAE. The massive unit measures 49.0 x 13.3 x 10.5m with a weight of 430mt. The...

KOTA KINABALU: Constructing a new terminal at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is just a short-term solution, said senior aviation consultant Mohd Faizal Malik.He said the offer from The Federal Government, which is aimed at catering to KKIA’s growing...

KUALA LUMPUR: Marine & General Bhd's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, TKH Marine (L) Ltd, today disposed of its vessel, JM Sutera 7, for US$5.8 million (RM27.2 million) cash to an external party, Narsimhaa Shipping Inc, Liberia, on a willing buyer and willing...

FOR most of us, the start of a new year means new resolutions and new beginnings. This time round, Jan 1 2024 will also mark the start of the imposition of the sales tax on low-value goods (LVG tax) in Malaysia. The LVG tax was initially announced in Budget 2022 and...

According to Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Chan Foong Hin, exports of fresh durians to China will commence next year. He stated that the beginning of exports would coincide with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China...

RESORT and chalet owners on Mersing Island have implemented a three-month temporary shutdown during the monsoon season to repair and improve the amenities at their properties. Lanting Beach Resort owner Sallehuddin Latif said he had allocated RM25,000 to repair the...

During Budget 2024, it was announced that service tax will be increased from the 6% rate at present to 8% next year. This will start from March 1, as indicated by the customs department recently. Exclusions to the new rate include that for food and beverage,...

PETALING JAYA: Sustained high inflation, coupled with expected hikes in utility tariffs as well as the impending subsidy rationalisation may result in subdued consumer spending in 2024. Kenanga Research said middle-income earners could be most affected, while the...

THERE'S a buzz in Johor Baru these days. After all, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar is set to assume the throne as the new king next month. His Majesty will be determined to set things right for Malaysia and certainly, his beloved state of Johor too. No other...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — How much more will you need to pay the next time you go shopping online and buy items priced under RM500, once Malaysia starts imposing a new 10 per cent sales tax on such goods delivered from abroad next year? Here’s everything you need to know...

PUTRAJAYA: There must be continuous efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s competitive edge in ports and logistics services to attract more trade flow into the country, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said while the country should be mindful of the competition,...

PETALING JAYA: Emerging signs of recovery in China, a further pick-up in tourism activity and a stronger momentum in trade has led RHB Research to upgrade its call on the transportation sector to “overweight”. The research house said in a note that signs of recovery...

Consumer demand shock, an increase in e-commerce trade, a shift in trade direction, crude oil price fluctuation, freight rates, and port congestion are some of the issues that ports confront worldwide. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu adjunct professor and distinguished...

ABUAN: A group of industry experts and stakeholders are calling for Labuan Island to be designated as a full-fledged offshore financial center and for clear policies for offshore enterprises to be established, aiming to attract international investors with tax...

KUALA LUMPUR: The price structure for the East Coast Rail Link's (ECRL) freight and passenger services will most likely be unveiled in 2026, says Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak. Addressing senior media...

ONDON (Dec 2): Malaysia has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2024-2025 term, marking Malaysia’s victory for the 10th consecutive time. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia was placed 10th out of...

ALOR SETAR, Dec 3 — Malaysia cannot afford to wait until Thailand has realised its plan to build a land bridge between the Indian and Pacific Oceans before taking the necessary measures to benefit from the project, according to an economic expert. Associate Prof...