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The one-stop My Malaysia Second Home (MM2H) service counter has started operations at the Tourism Ministry. — Picture courtesy of Facebook/Malaysia My 2nd Home Programme group

One-stop MM2H service centre opens at Tourism Ministry

A worker inspects semiconductor chips at the chip packaging firm Unisem (M) Berhad plant in Ipoh, October 15, 2021. — Reuters pic

Chinese firms look to Malaysia for assembly of high-end chips, sources say

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the state government will ensure the interests of nearby residents are protected before the project is implemented. — Bernama pic

Kledang Saiong Forest Plantation Project receives EIA, RPLH approvals

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said that any measures taken by IPTs must follow MOH guidelines. — Bernama pic  

Zambry: IPTs must follow Health Ministry guidelines on prevention of Covid-19 wave 

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu visits the AU2 Taman Keramat Community Garden in Kuala Lumpur, December 18, 2023. — Bernama pic

Mat Sabu credits govt action for improved local white rice supply

The Customs Department defines LVG as all goods ― excluding cigarettes, tobacco products, intoxicating liquors, electronic cigarettes, and preparation of a kind used for smoking ― which are sold at a price not exceeding RM500 and are brought into Malaysia by land, sea or air. — wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock pic

SME group welcomes low-value tax as enforcement evens out competition for locals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after his interview conducted by journalist Norman Goh on the sidelines of the Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit on Sunday. — Picture from X/Norman Goh

PM Anwar takes aim at double standards in Gaza conflict, humanitarian issues faced by Asean 

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah inspects the items kept at the terminal’s warehouse and those loaded onto the specially chartered cargo aircraft at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) cargo terminal, December 18, 2023. With him is Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic  

King witnesses preparations for third delivery of Ops Ihsan aid to Gaza  

The Prisons Department in a statement today said that priority visits are given to Christian inmates through face-to-face or online meetings. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Prisons Dept allows Christmas family visits on December 27, 28

Two days ago, Jakim elucidated that there is no obstacle for Malaysian Halal Certificate (SPHM) holders to write any form of writing related to celebration greetings on cakes or items alike. — Tim Douglas/pexels.com pic

Jakim: Businesses can write festive greetings on cakes and maintain halal status

In the 15-second video, a female student is seen approaching a male student while doing the ‘catwalk’ before giving him a ‘flying kiss’. — Screengrab from social media

After viral video of event with influencer and students, Johor Education Dept told to monitor talks in state’s schools

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said good initiatives like the Madani Medical Scheme should be promoted more so that the rakyat can benefit from it. — Bernama pic

Deputy minister: J-Kom will strengthen Comms Ministry’s efforts to promote govt initiatives, combat misinformation 

Bernama editor-in-chief Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin who is also assuming the duties of Bernama chief executive officer (left) with Xinhua director for Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau Wang Jinfu during the Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony between Bernama and Xinhua News Agency at Bernama headquarters in Kuala Lumpur December 18, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Fahmi: Bernama-Xinhua agreement starting point for broader news network in SE Asia 

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today said a seed capital will be given to farmers in the area to realise the potential. — AFP pic

Sarawak premier to give seed fund to kick off Selangau coffee farming

Deputy director-general of Customs (Enforcement and Compliance) Datuk Sazali Mohamad with the seized fentanyl, Nilai, December 18, 2023. — Bernama pic

Customs seize 807.9kg drugs, believed to be fentanyl, worth RM44.4m in KLIA raid 

Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin, who holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB Hons) from the Universiti Malaya, began his career at HASiL on March 15, 1995. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Abu Tariq is new IRB CEO