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Not to be sniffed at: Customs seizes 17.5 tonnes of snuff tobacco in Klang: KLANG: The Customs Department has seized over 17.5 tonnes of snuff tobacco worth RM14 ...
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Sabah Customs seizes smuggled smokes worth over RM1.3mil: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Customs seized more than RM1.3mil worth of contraband cigarettes found in an ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/24/sabah-customs-seizes-smuggled-smokes-worth-over-rm13mil
‘REPORTER’s DIARY: ‘Customs Just Closed the Border’: Why Turkey, Chicken Suddenly Became Scarce
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Quick Glance: Why Turkey and Chicken Suddenly Became Scarce
- When the Nigerian government closed the borders in October 2019 to boost local production and curb smuggling, it inadvertently led to an influx of foreign goods in the markets.
- Following an investigative report on collusion between customs officials and smugglers, a temporary halt in smuggling activities caused a shortage of turkey, chicken, and other poultry products in Lagos.
- Visits to cold rooms and food stores in Lagos revealed a scarcity of turkey and chicken due to closed borders, resulting in reduced customer traffic and higher prices for chicken.
- Various markets in Lagos experienced a shortage of chicken and gizzards, with traders citing increased prices for chicken and difficulties in sourcing products from Cotonou due to customs resistance.
Malaysia to request additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India: Malaysia will submit an request to India to procure an additional 500 ...
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More expensive to drink coffee in Johor Bahru now: Many operators blamed the hike on the rising cost of coffee beans, coffee powder and sugar.
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Quick Glance: Price Hike and Challenges in Johor Bahru Cafes
- The price of a standard cup of coffee in Johor Bahru has increased by about 70 percent in the past three years, ranging from RM2.30 to RM2.60 per cup. Popular drinks like Nescafe and Milo now cost between RM3.50 and RM4 each.
- The price hike is attributed to the rising costs of coffee beans, coffee powder, and sugar. Other factors include increasing operational costs and the devaluation of the Ringgit. Difficulty in hiring workers due to locals seeking higher-paying jobs in Singapore is also a significant challenge.
- It is advised to maintain price transparency to avoid customer dissatisfaction. Some cafes are considering 'shrinkflation' to offset costs, while calls for regulatory measures to prevent price markups by middlemen are being made.
- Overall market assessment and consultations with authorities will influence decisions on potential price adjustments for cafes and restaurants post-Hari Raya Aidilfitri in April. Transparency and fair pricing practices are encouraged in the market to ensure customer satisfaction and operational sustainability.
Drive slow in Unesco site: GEORGE TOWN: When you drive within the Unesco World Heritage Site here, be prepared to fork out RM150 for a speeding compound if you ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/drive-slow-in-unesco-site
Adopt 'Malaysia first' attitude to strengthen ringgit's value - MOF: This includes buying local goods, investing in local market, ministry says.
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Perak sultan rues Bidor KK Mart firebomb attempt: Sultan Nazrin wants the 'flames of racism' to be put out before they spread.
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Are we a nation content with staging only the SEA Games?: THE Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games in 1998, or KL’98, was a hallmark event symbolising Malaysia’s ...
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/on-the-line/2024/03/24/are-we-a-nation-content-with-staging-only-the-sea-games
Ramadan 2024: Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore announce first day of fasting
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Quick Glance: Ramadan 2024: First Day of Holy Month Announced
- Moon-sighting committees worldwide gather to mark the end of Sha'ban and the start of Ramadan.
- Some countries have set March 12 as the first day of Ramadan after not sighting the crescent moon on Sunday, March 10.
- Saudi Arabia and the UAE confirmed the sighting of the moon on Sunday, establishing Monday, March 11 as the first day of the holy month.
- Other countries have announced the start of Ramadan for either Monday or Tuesday, based on the crescent moon sighting.
Firm to pay accountant RM15,000 for unfinished Johor Baru house renovation: A RENOVATION company has to pay an accountant RM15,000 for unfinished work on his ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/27/firm-to-pay-accountant-rm15000-for-unfinished-johor-baru-house-renovation
Lorry rams into 11 vehicles in Pasir Gudang, three injured: JOHOR BARU: Three motorists were injured in the accident where a trailer rammed into 11 other ...
thestar.com.my/news/2024/03/25/lorry-rams-into-11-vehicles-in-pasir-gudang-three-injured
'I don't care whether I lose or make money': 27-year-old Singaporean buys $200k condo in JB
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An arm and a leg
for a cuppa today: JOHOR BARU: The price of a standard cup of coffee here has increased by about 70% in the past three years.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/an-arm-and-a-leg-for-a-cuppa-today
Cheap, tasty food options at bazaars: WITH less than two weeks to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Ramadan bazaar traders in Johor Baru are expecting more people and higher ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/28/cheap-tasty-food-options-at-bazaars
19 Days After, Nigeria Customs Yet to Address FIJ’s Smuggling Exposé : The Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria's land borders authorities, continues to remain ...
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Number of travellers using Johor’s two land checkpoints exceed pre-pandemic levels
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Heightened anxiety in JB due to high cost of living: MANY struggling to cope with the higher cost of living are turning to Johor Baru Befrienders.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/27/heightened-anxiety-in-jb-due-to-high-cost-of-living
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Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN: Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea ...
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Industry players call for scrapping of HVGT in favour of GST: PETALING JAYA: Industry players and stakeholders have called for the proposed High-Value Goods Tax ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/29/industry-players-call-for-scrapping-of-hvgt-in-favour-of-gst
Malaysia declines to host Commonwealth Games 2026: PETALING JAYA: The government has decided not to accept the offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/22/malaysia-declines-to-host-commonwealth-games-2026
Climate impact of KL-Singapore air route can be avoided by improving existing rail links
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/29/climate-impact-of-kl-singapore-air-route-can-be-avoided-by-improving-existing-rail-links
Malaysian comedian Ronny Chieng calls Singapore ‘a country of small island Karens’
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Saving on rent? Malaysians working in Singapore caught rough sleeping on JB streets
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King calls for strict punishment: Several Malaysian businessmen in court over Allah socks
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MBJB cracks down on traders flouting rules: JOHOR Baru City Council (MBJB) is taking stern action against errant Ramadan bazaar traders for failing to adhere to ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/28/mbjb-cracks-down-on-traders-flouting-rules
Johor MB offers helping hand to road accident victim: KULAU: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi was at hand to help a road accident victim at the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/24/johor-mb-offers-helping-hand-to-road-accident-victim
'Everything also want to rob': Man warns Singaporeans after car window gets smashed at JB Ramadan bazaar
asiaone.com/singapore/everything-also-want-rob-man-warns-singaporeans-after-car-window-gets-smashed-jb-ramadan
Preserve historical villa in Melaka: I HAD a chance to travel back in time by visiting the abandoned Nam Hoe Villa in Klebang, Melaka.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/27/preserve-historical-villa-in-melaka
Ball is on Malaysia’s court as RM600mil on offer to host Commonwealth Games: PETALING JAYA: What’s stopping Malaysia from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games? At ...
thestar.com.my/sport/others/2024/03/12/ball-is-on-malaysias-court-as-rm600mil-on-offer-to-host-commonwealth-games
2 Singaporeans die, 4 injured after lorry collides with bikers in Johor: The riders had been heading to a town in Johor to have a morning meal.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/2-singaporeans-die-4-injured-after-lorry-collides-with-bikers-in-johor
Fishermen, students happy with conservation of underwater meadow: KAMPUNG Tanjung Kupang villager Mohammad Safiuddin Talib has been out to sea catching fish in ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/21/fishermen-students-happy-with-conservation-of-underwater-meadow
Where leaders are born: NOT many schools in Malaysia can boast of its proud tradition in creating notable figures that have shaped and led Malaysia except for ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/where-leaders-are-born
Three charged with illegal waste dumping in Pontian: JOHOR BARU: Three men have been charged at the Sessions Court here with dumping construction waste at ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/27/three-charged-with-illegal-waste-dumping-in-pontian
Human rights lawyer condemns doxxing over socks controversy: Individuals in KL and Kota Kinabalu tracked down by groups of men.
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Agong: I’m not an idol to be worshipped: Sultan Ibrahim says he'll get down to governing once 'honeymoon' is over.
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QuickCheck: Are 'shadowless' days set for KL and Putrajaya this week?: SEEING that Malaysia is in a part of the world where the sun is a constant companion ...
thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2024/03/27/quickcheck-are-039shadowless039-days-set-for-kl-and-putrajaya-this-week
Crowds at Ramadan bazaars undeterred by higher prices: Many note that the prices of their favorite food and beverages at the various Ramadan bazaars have ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/14/crowds-at-ramadan-bazaars-undeterred-by-higher-prices/
One taken to hospital, several hurt after collision involving SBS bus at JB checkpoint
straitstimes.com/singapore/one-taken-to-hospital-several-injured-after-collision-involving-sbs-bus-at-jb-checkpoint
Cops nab suspected illegal immigrants working in KL shopping mall: KUALA LUMPUR: An Immigration Department operation in a shopping mall here saw 46 suspected ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/cops-nab-suspected-illegal-immigrants-working-in-kl-shopping-mall
Immigration Dept to look for solutions to traffic snarls at JB checkpoints: JOHOR BARU: The Immigration Department will continue looking for the best formula to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/27/immigration-dept-to-look-for-solutions-to-traffic-snarls-at-jb-checkpoints
Fight from Woodlands to JB: 2 men seen brawling on Causeway, continue altercation at JB petrol kiosk
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Singapore starts QR code clearance at busy crossing to Malaysia: JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia -- Singapore on Tuesday launched a QR code-based clearance process at ...
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Germany Looks to Strengthen Ties With Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s is looking to deepen economic and security ties ...
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Muslims start fasting on Tuesday: The Keeper of the Great Seal of the Kings, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad when announcing the start of fasting for Muslims in Malaysia ...
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Foreigners caught running stalls illegally: JOHOR BARU: Three foreigners were found to be illegally operating stalls at two Ramadan bazaars here ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/foreigners-caught-running-stalls-illegally
Kuantan restaurateur gives out over 200 food packs to the poor during Ramadan: Aiman Azahari's ongoing initiative to provide free meals during Ramadan ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/2024/03/25/kuantan-restaurateur-gives-out-over-200-food-packs-to-the-poor-during-ramadan
'Oversight no excuse': Agong wants action over Allah socks issue: Mistakes involving race and religion should never happen again, he adds.
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Police staff improve their English speaking skills: JOHOR BARU: Koperal Haziyah Abdullah used to feel nervous when facing tourists and foreigners because of her ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/12/police-staff-improve-their-english-speaking-skills
Toll-free travel on all highways for Hari Raya on April 8-9: PETALING JAYA: Road users in private vehicles will enjoy toll-free travel on highways on April 8 and ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/toll-free-travel-on-all-highways-for-hari-raya-on-april-8---9
12 Johor local councils raid KK Mart outlets following uproar over socks with the word ‘Allah’
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/12-johor-local-councils-raid-kk-mart-outlets-following-uproar-over-socks-with-the-word-allah
Court denies Aman Palestin leave to challenge freezing of 11 accounts: UPDATED 12.43PM | Kuala Lumpur High Court dismisses NGO’s judicial review leave ...
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Sarawakian arts community turns to crowdfunding to get to Japanese festival: The Tuyang Initiative, based in Miri, needs your help to send its indigenous ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2024/03/22/sarawakian-arts-community-harnesses-crowdfunding-to-get-to-japanese-festival
Pan-gon’s wounded Tigers ready to get even with Oman: PETALING JAYA: It’s not wishful thinking. Some of the wounded Tigers in Kim Pan-gon’s Harimau Malaya team ...
thestar.com.my/sport/football/2024/03/24/pan-gons-wounded-tigers-ready-to-get-even-with-oman
Travelling to Malaysia? Expect delays of up to 3 hours at land checkpoints ahead of Good Friday weekend
asiaone.com/singapore/travelling-malaysia-expect-delays-3-hours-land-checkpoints-ahead-good-friday-weekend
14 charged with being part of organised crime group in Sabah: KOTA KINABALU: The 14 suspects involved in one of Sabah’s largest drug cartel rings have claimed ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/22/14-charged-with-being-part-of-organised-crime-group-in-sabah
Sheer amount of data required by Padu a concern: KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reservations about the sheer amount of personal information required by the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/sheer-amount-of-data-required-by-padu-a-concern
Malaysia's inflation up by 1.8pct in February: Increase driven by components such as housing, water, electricity, chief statistician says.
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Immigration Dept deports 386 to Nunukan, Indonesia from Tawau: KOTA KINABALU: A total of 386 Indonesians were deported through the Tawau port on Tuesday (March ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/27/immigration-dept-deports-386-to-nunukan-indonesia-from-tawau
Lithuania seizes car with Russian license plates at border for first time - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/12/lithuania-seizes-car-with-russian-license-plates-at-border-for-first-time/
Gua Musang MP denies claim by Wan Saiful over influence to support govt: KUALA LUMPUR: Gua Musang MP Mohd Azizi Abu Naim has denied the allegation made by Datuk ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/21/gua-musang-mp-denies-claim-by-wan-saiful-over-influence-to-support-govt
S'wak wants clarification on Padu's data security, privacy, says state deputy minister
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/s039wak-wants-clarification-on-padu039s-data-security-privacy-says-state-deputy-minister
Peaceful protest to protect Vivekananda Ashram in Brickfields cancelled: A PEACEFUL protest planned to be held at the Vivekananda Ashram in Brickfields ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/03/28/peaceful-protest-to-protect-vivekananda-ashram-in-brickfields-cancelled
FBM KLCI maintains downside bias as inflation fears rise: KUALA LUMPUR: Investor sentiment on Bursa Malaysia remained wobbly on Tuesday, a day after ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/26/fbm-klci-maintains-downside-bias-as-inflation-fears-rise
Regent of Johor receives audience from state, fed govt on land checkpoints: JOHOR BARU: The Regent of Johor has held an audience with top officials from the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/regent-of-johor-receives-audience-from-state-fed-govt-on-land-checkpoints
2pct increase in TB deaths last year - health minister: 'TB continues to pose a major disease burden in Malaysia.'
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Quick Glance: Crucial Investments for Global Eradication of TB
- Experts emphasize the need for increased investment in tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment to ensure the global eradication of the disease.
- Implementing TB screening and preventive treatment can significantly reduce TB incidence and mortality.
- Experts highlight that early detection of TB through screening and preventive treatment improves chances of cure and curbs the spread of the disease.
Cops nab five for road-side brawl in JB, one more suspect still at large: JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested five men to help with an investigation following a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/cops-nab-five-for-road-side-brawl-in-jb-one-more-suspect-still-at-large
Duo arrested over alleged bike theft in Ampang: AMPANG: Two men were detained for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Taman Keramat Permai here.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/duo-arrested-over-alleged-bike-theft-in-ampang
Upholding duty with utmost integrity: DO your job and I expect you to perform as in Johor merit counts, recalls Comm M. Kumar during his brief session with His ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/upholding-duty-with-utmost-integrity
Google launches new initiatives to equip Malaysian youth with AI-focused, future-ready skills
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/21/google-launches-new-initiatives-to-equip-malaysian-youth-with-ai-focused-future-ready-skills
No action to be taken against coffee shops that had RM2 'no drinks' signs: GEORGE TOWN: No action will be taken by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/19/no-action-to-be-taken-against-coffee-shops-that-had-rm2-039no-drinks039-signs
Monuments of majesty in Johor: ONE of the distinctive attractions in Johor is the collection of crown monuments situated in various districts throughout the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/monuments-of-majesty-in-johor
Sabah govt shocked by student's murder, urges discipline and tolerance: KOTA KINABALU: The death of a 17-year-old boy at the Lahad Datu vocational college hostel ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/24/sabah-govt-shocked-by-student039s-murder-urges-discipline-and-tolerance
"Palestinians Have Been Denied Their Homeland": S Jaishankar: He stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also ...
ndtv.com/world-news/palestinians-have-been-denied-their-homeland-s-jaishankar-5322645
K’tan MB backs ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang: KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government does not have any issues with land acquisition if the proposal to extend the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/ktan-mb-backs-ecrl-extension-to-rantau-panjang
Sibu cops nabbed 80 mule account holders from January to March 25: SIBU: The police have arrested 80 mule account holders for a fraud syndicate in the first ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/sibu-cops-nabbed-80-mule-account-holders-from-january-to-march-25
Special assistance shows Sabah cares about its civil servants, says CM's aide: KOTA KINABALU: The Special Financial Assistance initiative rolled out by Sabah ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/special-assistance-shows-sabah-cares-about-its-civil-servants-says-cm039s-aide
Malaysia welcomes adoption of UNSC resolution in Gaza: PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2278 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/malaysia-welcomes-adoption-of-unsc-resolution-in-gaza
‘Conserve water due to critical level’: ALOR SETAR: As the dry spell borders on critical levels, Kedahans have been warned to conserve water and avoid open ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/conserve-water-due-to-critical-level
Sabah providing RM600 air fare subsidy for varsity students to return home: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government announced a RM600 air ticket subsidy for all ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/sabah-providing-rm600-air-fare-subsidy-for-varsity-students-to-return-home
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