June 30, 2025
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Tax Policy Update: 2% Deduction for Deceased Agents, Dealers, and Distributors to Be Removed Starting August 1, Says IRB

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) announced that, effective August 1, the two per cent tax deduction for deceased agents, dealers, or distributors (Resident Individuals), also known as EPPs, will no longer be accepted.‍

June 30, 2025
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Armizan: Domestic Trade Ministry Rolls Out Three-Pronged Strategy Ahead of Expanded SST Enforcement Starting Tomorrow

KOTA KINABALU, June 30 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will adopt a three-pronged approach to ensure the smooth execution of Op Kesan 4.0, coinciding with the implementation of the revised Sales Tax and expanded Service Tax scope starting tomorrow.‍

June 29, 2025
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Tawau police arrest man after wife reports domestic abuse, threats with axe and knife

TAWAU, June 29 — A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly assaulting and threatening his wife with sharp weapons at their home here.‍

June 29, 2025
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Selangor police chief urges creation of safer, student-only hostels following Cyberjaya off-campus murder

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan has called for stricter screening of off-campus student accommodations and stressed that such lodgings should be reserved exclusively for students.‍

June 29, 2025
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PBS denies forming a new bloc with STAR, says the alliance aims to strengthen GRS unity ahead of the state election.

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — The collaboration between Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) should not be mistaken for the formation of a new political bloc, but rather viewed as an initiative to strengthen the existing Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, said PBS information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.

June 28, 2025
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Body of man suspected to be victim of crocodile attack found in Matang

KUCHING, June 28 — The body believed to be that of Jacob Tuan, the victim of a recent crocodile attack, was discovered by the search and rescue team this afternoon.‍