Kuala lumpur: Although over 860,000 self-employed individuals contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) under its Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG Kendiri), the arts sector still registers as the group with the lowest social security coverage, Human Resources Minister Steven
Kuala lumpur: Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said. MITI
Kuala lumpur: Fruit traders and importers can apply directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for exemptions from Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said. MITI stated that the exemptions
Penang: Batik Air today expanded its network from Penang International Airport (PEN) with the launch of new routes to Singapore (SIN) and Kualanamu, Medan (KNO), reinforcing Penang’s role as a northern gateway and strengthening regional connectivity. According to BERNAMA News
Keningau: A Form Two student died after he was accidentally shot with a homemade firearm, known locally as a ‘bakakuk’, while playing with a friend at Jalan Kem PPH Keningau yesterday. Keningau district police chief Supt Yampil Anak Garai said
Kuala lumpur: Pertubuhan Himpunan Lepasan Institusi Pendidikan Malaysia (Haluan Malaysia) has sent its first team of volunteers to Aceh, Indonesia, bringing much-needed relief to victims of the recent floods, with a focus on distributing essential food aid. The team, led
