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Barnama
5 days ago
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 25, 2025
TRADE DEAL POSSIBLE THREAT TO DATA SOVEREIGNTY -- THE JAKARTA POST A trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States set to include provisions on personal data transfers has raised alarms about the potential undermining of Indonesia's data sovereignty. Indonesia's government and parliament have agreed on a 2026 economic growth target of between 5.2 and 5.8 per cent, according to the preliminary 2026 draft state budget and national development plan endorsed in a plenary session on Thursday. FUNDS RM266 MILLION TO DEVELOP AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide RM266 million (US$63 million) to finance the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project aims to enhance climate resilience, food security and nutrition, raise household incomes and strengthen high-value agricultural exports. URGES CAMBODIA, THAILAND TO MAINTAIN PEACE -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Lao Foreign Affairs Ministry has urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve the border conflict through peaceful means. As a neighbour sharing borders and maintaining good relations with the two countries, the ministry urged them to exercise restraint. MYANMAR GROWERS EYE MORE ASEAN MARKETS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Myanmar Avocado Producer and Exporter Association plans to expand its exports to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and China this season. The association will expedite imports of fertilisers and pesticides to assist farmers in improving the production of avocados. MISSING AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES IN YANGON RIVER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Three people are missing after a boat sank while crossing from Dala's Thamada to Yangon's Botahtaung jetty due to heavy rain and strong winds. The boat was carrying 10 passengers when the tragedy happened and rescuers failed to find the missing people. SINGAPORE POSTS 3.8% ANNUALISED RETURN OVER 20 YEARS DESPITE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES -- THE STRAITS TIMES The returns on GIC's investment portfolio have remained stable despite trade uncertainties, geopolitical upheaval and volatile markets, according to its annual report on July 25. 20-YEAR ANNUALISED REAL RETURN DIPS TO 5-YEAR LOW OF 3.8%, WARNS OF VOLATILE RETURNS AHEAD -- CNA Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC on Friday (Jul 25) reported a dip in its returns to the lowest in five years and reiterated a warning on volatile returns ahead amid 'a world in flux'. THAILAND 1. 2ND ARMY ASSERTS THAILAND'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENCE UNDER UN CHARTER AMID CAMBODIAN ATTACKS -- THE NATION Thailand asserts its right to self-defence under the UN Charter after Cambodia attacks civilian areas, including ancient site, petrol station, and hospital. 2. CAMBODIA'S ATTACK KILL 12 THAIS -- BANGKOK POST The number of fatalities from Cambodia's attacks on Thai civilian areas has risen to 12, including an eight-year-old boy, with over 30 injuries, according to the Thai army. VIETNAM REMAINS BUOYANT DESPITE HEADWINDS -- VIETNAMPLUS Vietnam's exports and imports reached RM2 trillion (US$470 billion) from January to July despite global challenges. Computers, electronics, machinery, equipment, apparel and footwear remained major revenue earners. CHI MINH TAPS INTO SPORTS TOURISM -- VIETNAM NEWS Ho Chi Minh City plans to combine sports with cultural and nature-based activities to attract more tourists. The city is trying to leverage the country's scenic mountains, rivers and coasts to promote the travel industry. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Star
28-05-2025
- The Star
Undeclared by the tonne: Perlis Customs seizes goods worth over RM640,000
PADANG BESAR: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department in Perlis has seized various undeclared goods ranging from 28 tonnes of frozen chicken to over 7,500 motorcycle tyres, worth a total of RM645,832.52, in operations this month. Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim (pic) said the seizures, made between May 5 and 20, included cigarettes, liquor and tyres totalling RM379,756.52 while the frozen chicken seized was valued at RM266,076. "The estimated tax and duties from the seizure is RM196,173.50,' he told a press conference at the enforcement store here on Wednesday (May 28). He said the frozen chicken was seized during an inspection of a container at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Complex here on May 5. The seizure of 7,526 motorcycle tyres worth RM345,009 was discovered during an inspection of two containers at Port Klang, Selangor on May 20. Both cases are being investigated under Section 133(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967 for making incorrect declarations or falsifying documents. On May 17, Perlis Customs carried out two raids, one on a premises in Taiping, Perak where it seized 24,210 cigarettes and 113.25 litres of liquor worth a total of RM11,173.52; and the other in Sungai Petani where they seized 73,040 cigarettes worth RM23,574. Ismail said investigations into these two seizures are being carried out under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 for possessing, importing or exporting goods that are subject to duty or prohibited without proper authorisation. – Bernama
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perlis Customs Seizes Various Undeclared Goods Worth Over RM640,000
PADANG BESAR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of Perlis seized various undeclared goods, frozen chicken and motorcycle tyres, worth a total of RM645,832.52 recently. Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim said the seizures, made between May 5 and 20, included cigarettes, liquor and tyres totalling RM379,756.52 while the frozen chicken seized was valued at RM266,076. "The estimated tax and duties from the seizure is RM196,173.50,' he told a media conference at the enforcement store here today, adding that the 28,008 kilogrammes (kg) of frozen chicken was seized during an inspection of a container at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Complex here on May 5.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
Perlis customs seizes various undeclared goods worth over RM640,000
PADANG BESAR: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of Perlis seized various undeclared goods, frozen chicken and motorcycle tyres, worth a total of RM645,832.52 recently. Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim said the seizures, made between May 5 and May 20, included cigarettes, liquor and tyres totalling RM379,756.52 while the frozen chicken seized was valued at RM266,076. 'The estimated tax and duties from the seizure is RM196,173.50,' he told a media conference at the enforcement store here today, adding that the 28,008 kilogrammes (kg) of frozen chicken was seized during an inspection of a container at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Complex here on May 5. The seizure of 7,526 motorcycle tyres worth RM345,009 was discovered during an inspection of two containers at Port Klang, Selangor on May 20. Both cases are being investigated under Section 133(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967 for making incorrect declarations or falsifying documents. On May 17, Perlis Customs carried out two raids, one on a premises in Taiping, Perak where they seized 24,210 sticks of cigarettes and 113.25 litres of liquor worth a total of RM11,173.52; and the other in Sungai Petani where they seized 73,040 sticks of cigarettes worth RM23,574. Ismail said investigations into these two seizures are being carried out under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 possessing, importing or exporting goods that are subject to duty or prohibited without proper authorisation.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
Perlis Customs: RM645K seizure of contraband
PADANG BESAR: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of Perlis seized various undeclared goods, frozen chicken and motorcycle tyres, worth a total of RM645,832.52 recently. Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim said the seizures, made between May 5 and May 20, included cigarettes, liquor and tyres totalling RM379,756.52 while the frozen chicken seized was valued at RM266,076. 'The estimated tax and duties from the seizure is RM196,173.50,' he told a media conference at the enforcement store here today, adding that the 28,008 kilogrammes (kg) of frozen chicken was seized during an inspection of a container at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Complex here on May 5. The seizure of 7,526 motorcycle tyres worth RM345,009 was discovered during an inspection of two containers at Port Klang, Selangor on May 20. Both cases are being investigated under Section 133(1)(a) of the Customs Act 1967 for making incorrect declarations or falsifying documents. On May 17, Perlis Customs carried out two raids, one on a premises in Taiping, Perak where they seized 24,210 sticks of cigarettes and 113.25 litres of liquor worth a total of RM11,173.52; and the other in Sungai Petani where they seized 73,040 sticks of cigarettes worth RM23,574. Ismail said investigations into these two seizures are being carried out under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 possessing, importing or exporting goods that are subject to duty or prohibited without proper authorisation.
