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Time Business News
01-07-2025
- Time Business News
UK ETA Visa Requirements for Malaysians: Complete Guide
The UK ETA is your essential travel pass starting January 8, 2025. This guide explains everything you need to know about the new requirements, application process, and helpful tips to make your trip smooth. Let's get you prepared for your UK adventure! Starting in January 2025, Malaysians will need to apply for the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling to the UK. If you're planning a short visit, whether it's for tourism, business, or transit, don't let this new rule catch you off guard. Here's a breakdown of the UK ETA requirements and how to get it right. The UK ETA is a digital travel authorization that's required for Malaysians who wish to visit the UK for short stays (up to 6 months). It's not a visa but a pre-clearance system for travelers, designed to improve border security. The best part? It's quick, easy, and affordable! Who Needs It? All Malaysians traveling to the UK for tourism, business, or transit will need the ETA starting from January 2025. However, if you have a valid long-term UK visa, or if you're a British or Irish citizen, you won't need the ETA. Malaysian citizen with a valid biometric passport (must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in the UK). with a valid biometric passport (must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in the UK). Clean record: No criminal history or past refusals of UK entry. Biometric passport (photo page must be clear and legible). (photo page must be clear and legible). An email address for confirmation. for confirmation. The process is fully online, so no embassy visits are required! Cost : £10 (approx. RM56). : £10 (approx. RM56). Validity: 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Multiple trips are allowed during this period. Application opens : November 27, 2024. : November 27, 2024. Apply via the official UK ETA app or website . or . Plan early: Submit your application at least a week before your departure to avoid last-minute stress. Submit your passport details and a clear digital photo. Pay online: £10 per person. Wait for 3 days for approval (often quicker with the app). No paper forms or embassy visits – it's all digital! Double-check your passport details. Ensure your photo is clear and well-lit . . Apply early to avoid delays. Once approved, your ETA is linked digitally to your passport. You'll receive an email confirmation – no need to print anything. Just bring the same passport when traveling. Expired or wrong passport : The ETA is tied to one passport. Make sure it's valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. : The ETA is tied to one passport. Make sure it's valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. Ignoring the deadline : Apply well in advance to avoid delays or rejections. : Apply to avoid delays or rejections. Confusing ETA with a long-term visa: The ETA is for short visits only; long-term stays (work or study) require a visa. If your application is rejected, you'll receive an email explaining the reason. Common reasons include an incomplete application, an unclear photo, or a criminal history. Unfortunately, there's no appeal, but you can apply for a Standard Visitor visa as an alternative. Book flights after approval : Ensure your ETA is confirmed before booking. : Ensure your ETA is confirmed before booking. Know your limits : The ETA is valid for stays of up to 6 months . Overstaying may result in fines or bans. : The ETA is valid for stays of up to . Overstaying may result in fines or bans. Prepare for customs: Declare any cash over USD 10,000. The UK ETA is affordable, easy to apply for, and covers most short trips for Malaysians. It costs just £10 (RM56) and is valid for 2 years, allowing multiple visits. Apply early, check your passport details, and get ready to explore the UK without hassle. For expert help, visit UK ETA for Malaysian Citizens. Safe travels, and enjoy your time in the UK. What is the UK ETA Visa for Malaysian citizens? The UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a digital travel pass that Malaysians need to enter the UK for short stays (up to 6 months) starting January 8, 2025. It's not a visa but a pre-travel clearance that helps streamline the entry process for tourists, business travelers, and those transiting through the UK. Who needs to apply for a UK ETA Visa as a Malaysian citizen? Every Malaysian traveler planning a short trip to the UK (tourism, business, or transit) needs the ETA. However, if you have a long-term UK visa (such as for work or study) or if you're a British or Irish citizen, you do not need the ETA. How can Malaysian citizens apply for a UK ETA Visa? Malaysians can apply for the UK ETA online through the official UK ETA app or the website. The application process is digital, and you will need to submit your passport details, a clear photo, and pay the fee of £10 (approximately RM56). Processing takes around 3 days. What documents are required for a UK ETA Visa application from Malaysia? To apply for the UK ETA, you will need: A valid Malaysian biometric passport (valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in the UK). (valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in the UK). A clear digital photo . . An email address for application confirmation. How long does it take to process a UK ETA Visa for Malaysians? The application is typically processed within 3 days, but applying early is recommended to avoid delays, especially as the January 2025 deadline approaches. Is the UK ETA Visa fee refundable for Malaysian applicants? No, the £10 fee for the UK ETA is non-refundable. It is a small administrative cost for the travel authorization. If your application is rejected, you will need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Yinson's Q1 earnings drop 43pct to RM115mil, revenue down to RM1.23bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Holdings Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended April 30, 2025 (1QFY26) fell 43 per cent to RM115 million from RM203 million in the same period last year. This was primarily due to the reclassification of FPSO Anna Nery as a joint venture following its disposal and higher administrative expenses. Its revenue dropped 44 per cent to RM1.23 billion from RM2.21 billion in the same quarter last year, mainly due to reduced contributions from engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) activities. The performance was also due to FPSO Maria Quitéria and FPSO Atlanta having already achieved first oil on Oct 15 and Dec 31, 2024 respectively, while the Agogo FPSO remains in its final construction phase. Yinson said the ongoing progress of its projects under construction remains on track and aligned with the group's expectations. The company declared an interim single-tier dividend of 2.0 sen per share for the financial year 2026, amounting to approximately RM56 million, with the entitlement and payment dates set for Sept 4 and Sept 26 respectively. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Yinson said demand in the FPSO market remains strong, particularly for contractors like itself that offer emissions reduction technologies and have a proven track record in timely delivery, safety, and operational excellence. "The demand for FPSOs is positive with the increase in project sanctions around the world particularly from Brazil, being the highest FPSO demand centre, followed by West Africa," it said. In the face of various macroeconomic challenges such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and tighter financial conditions, Yinson added that it will continue to implement prudent strategies to manage inflation and interest rate risks. "As part of our ongoing efforts to focus on the core areas of our business, we will also strategically and continuously review our non-FPSO businesses for streamlining opportunities," it said. Yinson expressed confidence in the outlook for its core businesses, stating that its investments in building a strong sustainability foundation will position the company well to navigate ongoing uncertainties.
New Straits Times
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
NST Leader: Unpaid traffic summonses
Malaysian vehicle owners particularly resent paying traffic summonses for illegal parking, unless forced by police action. Motorists tend to view summonses in three informal categories. First, local council tickets are often ignored due to their perceived lack of enforcement power. Second, traffic police summonses have more legal weight, as non-payment can lead to arrest warrants. Still, many ignore them, especially for illegal parking. RTD summonses, however, are usually taken seriously, as they block road tax and licence renewals until the summonses are paid. Even then, the most stubborn ignore police and RTD's annual flat rate amnesty offers. RTD said that it collected only RM56 million from 374,024 summonses, far below the potential amount, which could have been double or triple that amount. This suggests that many drivers aren't deterred by blacklisting — they continue driving without insurance, road tax or licences. The police discount, valid until June 30, offers a flat RM150 rate for speeding and traffic light violations — similar to RTD's offer. Here lies the problem. Motorists' blase attitude towards these offers reflects a contempt for traffic laws and penalties. This contempt has translated into more serious traffic offences, and more tragic accidents. Since the discounts don't improve road safety, it's time to scrap them and revive tougher penalties that deter offenders. Sure, that would mean more officers and working hours to round up offenders. Police may have to return to making "house calls" on offenders but it's a necessary price to forcibly change an entrenched mindset. There is a plausible solution: integrate data sharing between the traffic police, RTD, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and, while we are at it, the local councils. Under this integration, summonses imposed by traffic police and local councils are automatically recorded by the RTD and SPAD, which immediately blacklist drivers and vehicles with outstanding summonses. Alas, this may not happen in the near future because these agencies and their processes operate independently with little push to exchange data and information. Even when traffic police files a request to the RTD to blacklist certain offenders, the process is tedious and inefficient. Still, this logical and unified system isn't sidelined just yet: there are still efforts to combine the Automated Awareness Safety System, the Automated Enforcement System and the Kejara points demerit system. There's only one problem: this initiative had been lumbering for more than a decade and it is still lumbering.
New Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD collects paltry RM56mil despite special offer on traffic summonses
KOTA BARU: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has collected only a paltry RM56 million from 374,024 summonses issued under its special flat rate compound offer. The campaign, which began in January, aimed to encourage settlements by motorists who committed traffic offences. RTD senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the collection only represented around 20 per cent of the total outstanding summonses. A figure he described as still relatively low. The RM150 flat rate applies to camera-detected offences (like speeding), notices asking you to appear for questioning, and requests to confirm who was driving your vehicle during an offence. "This offer will end on June 30. "As of now, we have collected RM56 million, involving 374,024 summonses," Kifli said. He was speaking at a press conference held during the Special Motorcycle Operation in conjunction with the Aidiladha Road Safety Campaign (HRAA) along Jalan Kuala Krai here late last night. Kifli urged public not to miss the opportunity to settle their outstanding summonses at a reduced rate before the offer ends. "This initiative aims to encourage the public to clear their outstanding summonses at a lower rate. "Once the offer ends, the summonses will return to their original rates," he added.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Every segment of society will have access to affordable housing, Johor assembly told
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is ramping up its efforts to give every segment of society, particularly those in rural areas and the B40 group, access to quality and affordable housing. Housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the state government has committed to building 100,000 units of Rumah Mampu Milik Johor (RMMJ) by 2030, with 16,845 units already completed as of the first quarter of this year. 'The state government remains committed to achieving our target of 30,000 units by 2026, and the momentum will continue to reach 100,000 units by the end of this decade,' he told the state assembly here on Monday (May 19). He was replying to questions from Muszaide Makmor (BN-Sedili), Mohd Yusla Ismail (BN-Senggarang) and Ng Kor Sim (PH-Jementah). Jafni added that this commitment includes efforts to expand projects under the Rumah Kasih Johor (RKJ) and Rumah Prihatin Johor (RPJ) programmes, to support low-income groups listed under the e-Kasih system as well as those that are not. He said the RKJ programme provides free housing to hardcore poor families on their own land, with 500 units targeted for completion by next year with an allocation of RM67mil. The RPJ programme, launched this year, is tailored for those in the B40 group who own land but are not registered in the e-Kasih database. 'Each RPJ unit costs at RM86,000, of which RM30,000 is subsidised by the state. "Through RPJ, eligible recipients only need to pay RM56,000 for a 660sq ft home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms,' Jafni said, adding that a pilot project involving 20 units in Kulai and Kluang was underway. Jafni also said some 31 RMMJ projects were offered last year, comprising 2,326 units, while the number of eligible applications received via the e-rumah portal stood at 20,276. He said 14 state constituencies currently have fewer than 20 RMMJ units each and this would be prioritised under plans involving government land and strategic partnerships with district offices and local authorities. Among the new strategies being explored are the construction of affordable apartments on waqaf land, the use of land under the South Johor Development Authority (SSI) and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), and enhanced policies on bumiputra lot pricing. 'We have also activated a state-level housing task force to identify viable land in all 10 districts for future affordable housing projects,' Jafni said. He added that the state government, under the leadership of Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, remains focused on inclusive development, particularly in ensuring safe shelter for all.
