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Federal Court rules in favor of IRB, reinstates RM1.8b tax assessment against Tenaga Nasional Berhad
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Federal Court today allowed the Inland Revenue Board’s (IRB) appeal to reinstate an additional tax assessment of RM1.8 billion against Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for the 2018 assessment year. A five-member panel chaired by Court
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Close call in Butterworth: Huge tree flattens Volvo trailer and Toyota Vios, drivers walk away unhurt
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Two individuals escaped unhurt after a tree fell onto their vehicles near Jalan Pipato in Butterworth this morning. In the 8.45am incident, a large tree collapsed and struck a Volvo trailer truck and a Toyota
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Johor cops bust drug ring using WeChat to cut deals, seize RM2.95m in narcotics
JOHOR BARU, July 2 — Johor police have arrested five individuals linked to a drug syndicate that used the WeChat mobile messaging app to coordinate deliveries to customers. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said a special operation was carried
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Communications Ministry working on seed funding for Malaysian Media Council
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said his ministry is working to secure initial funding for the establishment of the Malaysian Media Council. He said an online meeting was recently held with members of the council’s
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Domestic Trade Ministry rolls out ‘Ops Kesan 4’ to tackle profiteering after SST expansion
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has launched ‘Ops Kesan 4’ to monitor and prevent profiteering activities following the expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi
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Malaysia’s green electricity tariff premium rates cut by up to 80pc beginning July 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Malaysia has cut its green electricity tariff premium rates by up to 80 per cent beginning on July 1 in an effort to diversify its green electricity supply access options for companies to meet their
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No detailed Cabinet talks yet on Chief Justice pick, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Cabinet did not deliberate in detail on the appointment of a new Chief Justice during its meeting today, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Responding to a question at his weekly press conference, Fahmi clarified
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Penang customs seize cigarettes, liquor worth RM2.67m
BUTTERWORTH, July 2 — The Penang Customs Department detained two men and crippled a smuggling syndicate, seizing various cigarettes as well as alcoholic beverages worth RM2.67 million in separate raids in the state recently. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said
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Police record statements from three, more to follow
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 2 — Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday, which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were
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Chief Justice Tengku Maimun on being Malaysia’s first female top judge, and more
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Kelantan-born Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat ended her six-year tenure yesterday after having served as Chief Justice (CJ) of Malaysia from May 2019 until now. She steered the judiciary through multiple challenges such as the
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