Targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol necessary to address leakage
Non-citizens, the commercial sector, and smuggling activities make up around 40 pct of total petrol consumption, current data shows.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Subsidised Malaysian petrol still widely sold in Thailand
At least eight locations from the border town of Danok to Sadao were found selling fuel on both sides of the road.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will not leave Gaza border corridor until it is secure
For a permanent ceasefire to be agreed upon, Israel needs guarantees that postwar Gaza will stop weapon smuggling for Hamas.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Diesel smuggling syndicate: MACC freezes RM36 million in bank accounts
The syndicate misappropriated diesel for fishermen's associations and engaged in alleged enforcement malpractices.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Statements taken from five individuals on drone drug smuggling incident
The drone drug smuggling attempt was discovered when guards found a drone on Tapah Prison's roof during a patrol.
Tue Aug 13 2024
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines
MMEA seized 46 barrels of subsidised petrol, amounting to 1,150 litres, left on a boat in the waters of Pulai Berhala in Sandakan.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border
Despite potential profit losses for petrol stations, operators and workers are relieved as it curbs diesel smuggling and misappropriation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind
An MACC source revealed that the suspect is believed to have left Singapore and efforts to track him down were ongoing.
Tue Jun 11 2024
KDN collaborates with Interpol, Aseanpol to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling
Home Ministry says the govt cannot act alone because human trafficking and smuggling of migrants are dynamic crimes that transcend borders.
Mon Jun 10 2024
MACC nabs seven individuals for colluding with major smuggling syndicate
The syndicate is believed to have smuggled in goods through Port Klang and evaded taxes estimated at RM3.5 billion over the past 10 years.
Fri Jun 07 2024
MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case
MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki says company owners, forwarding agents, and customs officers colluding with this syndicate we will be detained soon.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln
Norlela Ismail said for the confiscation of used electric scooters, her team found the goods has no import permit after seizing a container.
Mon May 27 2024
Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor
A foreigner and an Orang Asli man were among the six individuals detained by the Customs Department for selling various types of smuggled cigarettes and liquor.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads
A recent crackdown on migrant smuggling and human trafficking throughout the Americas turned up migrants from 69 countries.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Blanket diesel subsidy gives rise to leakages, smuggling - DPM Zahid
The benefits of the blanket subsidies given all this while are also enjoyed by the high-income group and non-citizens.
Tue Nov 28 2023