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Hire-purchase changes aim to protect borrowers, little impact on banks, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts
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Accidental tick? Marking error won’t hold up 2025 income tax refunds, IRB assures taxpayers
PUTRAJAYA, March 18 — Individual taxpayers do not need to submit an amended Income Tax Return Form (BNCP) for the Year of Assessment 2025 to correct an accidental error in marking the “Tax Borne by Employer” column. The Inland Revenue
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Higher jet fuel prices from Gulf conflict could hurt Sabah tourism comeback, industry leader warns
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Tourism industry leader Datuk Dr Tan Kok Liang warned that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran will inevitably disrupt global and domestic travel patterns, specifically threatening Sabah’s tourism sector. He noted that
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‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Traffic from the Klang Valley heading to the east coast began to build up this morning as travellers started returning to their hometowns ahead of Aidilfitri. A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said
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Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Ministry of Works has issued a public reminder to motorists travelling for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri ‘balik kampung’ exodus, releasing a list of Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) camera locations along the North-South Expressway
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Who’s coming to Malaysia’s big defence show? US, China, Turkiye among 30 nations set for April 20–23 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — It is still too early to assess the impact of recent geopolitical developments in West Asia on international participation in the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NatSec) Asia 2026 Exhibition. DSA Exhibition and
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Fahmi: Decision on WFH for civil servants expected after Hari Raya, won’t affect frontline services
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — A final decision on implementing a work-from-home (WFH) policy for the public sector is expected after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today. Speaking after a post-Cabinet meeting, Fahmi confirmed
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MOF disburses extra RM100 to cushion impact of 80 sen diesel price spike amid Iran crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has begun disbursing an additional RM100 in cash aid to all BUDI Diesel recipients starting today, bringing the total assistance for the month to RM300. The increase is a direct
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MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain and strong winds across KL, Selangor, five other states
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several regions across the country, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to persist until 5pm today. According to the advisory issued at 2.30pm,
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‘Speak the truth’: Penang CM calls for responsible dialogue in face of provocation
GEORGE TOWN, March 17 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today urged the public not to spin narratives to create baseless stories in light of recent provocations by individuals causing unrest in Penang and nationwide. He said Malaysia is
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