klia2 immigration arrival area expanded in time for Visit Malaysia 2020
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): The immigration arrival area at klia2 has been expanded to twice its original size, doubling its capacity.
Loke: I disinvited Mavcom to post-cab meeting because they refused to execute Cabinet decisions
When the Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced the Cabinet's decision to disband the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), it caused an outcry in the investing community.
Puncak Niaga files judicial review over RM5.27m demand from Customs
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd has filed a judicial review application against the Royal Malaysian Customs Department's demand for goods and services tax payments totalling RM5.
Bank Negara's revised anti-money laundering guidelines to take effect tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 31): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued its revised policy document on anti-money laundering/counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and targeted financial sanctions (TFS), which will take effect tomorrow (Jan 1, 2020).
Thai tycoons bid for Tesco’s US$7b Asia business
PETALING JAYA (Dec 28): Thai tycoons are looking to buy the Thailand and Malaysian operations of Britain's biggest retailer Tesco, Bloomberg reported yesterday.
Employers lament unclear boundaries as Malaysia's RM1,200 minimum wage looms
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 27): Malaysia's planned increase in minimum wages to RM1,200 in 57 bigger cities and towns beginning Jan 1, 2020 will confuse employers and employees as the demarcation of boundaries is unclear.
'Ring of Light' delights Asian skywatchers
PETALING JAYA (Dec 26): Skywatchers across Asia were treated to a rare annular solar eclipse today, various news agencies reported.
Doctors' critical allowance petition receives outpouring of support
PETALING JAYA (Dec 26): The Malaysian Medical Association’s (MMA) petition against Putrajaya’s decision to revoke the critical service allowance for government healthcare staff has gained almost 80,000 signatures in under 24 hours.
Understand Putrajaya's move to raise minimum wage, Kok tells MEF
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 24): The minimum wage hike to RM1,200 in 57 towns and cities in Malaysia in 2020 is a calculated effort to alleviate urban poverty of both local and migrant workers, said Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.
Solar eclipse on Dec 26
PETALING JAYA (Dec 24): A partial eclipse can be seen at most places in Malaysia on Dec 26, 2019.
