![JKDM'S 2021 revenue reaches RM42.50 billion, surpasses initial target of RM40 billion - PM JKDM'S 2021 revenue reaches RM42.50 billion, surpasses initial target of RM40 billion - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643190297_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
JKDM'S 2021 revenue reaches RM42.50 billion, surpasses initial target of RM40 billion - PM
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department's (JKDM) revenue collection for 2021 has reached RM42.50 billion.
Wed Jan 26 2022
![Customs foil attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth RM8.71 mln Customs foil attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth RM8.71 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641736887_TBSELUDUP.jpg)
Customs foil attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth RM8.71 mln
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of Johor foiled an attempt to smuggle in cigarettes worth RM8.71 million including taxes after inspecting a container lorry in Johor Bahru on Dec 28.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![Customs dept cripples syndicate smuggling chewing tobacco in Ipoh Customs dept cripples syndicate smuggling chewing tobacco in Ipoh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623213399_ChewingTobacco.jpg)
Customs dept cripples syndicate smuggling chewing tobacco in Ipoh
The team has confiscated 3,371.86 kg of chewing tobacco, estimated to be worth RM168,596 with unpaid duties totalling RM211,587.98.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61619934669_MiniDJI.jpg)
Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) plans to have seven more drones for use to carry out border surveillance, especially to identify illegal jetties used by smugglers.
Sun May 02 2021
![Ops Letup 2021 launched to curb goods smuggling during festive season Ops Letup 2021 launched to curb goods smuggling during festive season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618263582_pasarmalam.jpg)
Ops Letup 2021 launched to curb goods smuggling during festive season
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has launched Ops Letup 2021, which will last till May 9 to curb the distribution of smuggled products, especially fireworks, sparklers and liquor.
Mon Apr 12 2021
![Seized Captagon pills new drug for militants overseas - Ayob Khan Seized Captagon pills new drug for militants overseas - Ayob Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616687438_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Seized Captagon pills new drug for militants overseas - Ayob Khan
The Captagon pills seized by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department recently are believed destined for third countries for use by militants, said Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
Thu Mar 25 2021
![Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612176189_ABDULLATIFABDULKA.jpg)
Customs Dept busts zam zam water, cigarettes, tobacco smuggling syndicates
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department successfully took down three smuggling syndicates involving zam zam water, white cigarettes and tobacco at two locations.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![National defence system, websites still safe - Ismail Sabri National defence system, websites still safe - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611750346_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
National defence system, websites still safe - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the national defence system and government websites are safe from hacker attacks so far.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![Sabah CM wants meat importing activities to be closely monitored Sabah CM wants meat importing activities to be closely monitored](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61609251430_PENGGUNADAGING.jpg)
Sabah CM wants meat importing activities to be closely monitored
Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor has asked the relevant government agencies and departments to play their role in ensuring that all imported halal meat is indeed halal.
Thu Dec 31 2020
![No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021 No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61590812157_Rokok.jpg)
No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021
There will be no more new import licence for cigarettes issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department effective Jan 1, 2021.
Wed Dec 30 2020
![Halal meat scandal blockchain technology to the rescue? Halal meat scandal blockchain technology to the rescue?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608720063_Halal.jpg)
Halal meat scandal blockchain technology to the rescue?
One proactive measure that should be implemented immediately is for the issuing authorities to go the blockchain route.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![ASEAN states speed up economic integration through ACTS ASEAN states speed up economic integration through ACTS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61593085007_KLASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN states speed up economic integration through ACTS
ASEAN member states are speeding up their economic integration and accelerating seamless trade in goods by roads with the new ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS).
Tue Dec 01 2020
![PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604292250_TBGENERICPARLIMEN.jpg)
PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has received feedback from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) relating to its two proposals on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund claims.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Contraband cigarettes with RM4.3 mln unpaid duties seized at Port Klang Contraband cigarettes with RM4.3 mln unpaid duties seized at Port Klang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602056648_JohariAlifiah.jpg)
Contraband cigarettes with RM4.3 mln unpaid duties seized at Port Klang
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle in 6.46 million sticks of white cigarettes worth more than RM500,000, with unpaid duties of RM4.3 million, at Port Klang.
Wed Oct 07 2020
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters. [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597143952_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters.
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Aug 26 2020