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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
RON97, diesel down 3 sen
PETALING JAYA : The prices of RON97 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be reduced by a further three sen per litre in the coming week, the finance ministry announced today. In a statement, the ministry said RON97 would be priced at RM3.07 per litre nationwide, while diesel would retail at RM2.74 per litre in Peninsular Malaysia. The price of RON95 is maintained at RM2.05 per litre while diesel will retail at the subsidised price of RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. These prices will be in effect until June 11. The ministry said the government would continue to monitor global crude oil price trends and take appropriate measures to ensure the people's continued welfare and wellbeing.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Animal rights groups call for action after lizards smuggled from India
KUALA LUMPUR: Animal welfare groups are calling for greater public awareness of the consequences of wildlife trafficking, following reports of a passenger smuggling two monitor lizards from Malaysia to India. They described the incident as an act of cruelty and stressed the urgent need for stronger enforcement and better public understanding of the impact of such crimes. Malaysia Animal Association president Arie Dwi Andika said the authorities must better educate the public and traders on the proper procedures for obtaining licences for exotic animals, to prevent illegal smuggling. He said the individual involved could face charges under two provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Peninsular Malaysia), for smuggling and animal cruelty. He added that those who deal with or trade in wildlife need to ensure all activities are carried out lawfully, to avoid breaching both local and international laws. "The issue now is that by breaking the law, it's not just our domestic regulations that are violated, but international implications are involved as well, and this ultimately harms the image and credibility of the government," he told the New Straits Times today. These comments come after Indian customs officials intercepted a passenger arriving at Tiruchirappalli International Airport from Kuala Lumpur with two monitor lizards hidden in his checked baggage. Photos released by authorities showed the two reptiles with their mouths and limbs tightly bound and wrapped in black cloth. Meanwhile, the Stray Animal Association of Malaysia president R. Kalaivanan said public education campaigns are essential to raise awareness of the environmental and legal consequences of trafficking. He said transporting them in confined and unnatural conditions cause extreme suffering, stress, and often death. Kalaivanan said the association strongly opposes such inhumane acts and remains committed to protecting vulnerable wildlife from exploitation. "It is imperative that authorities and airlines take immediate and comprehensive actions to prevent wildlife trafficking. "We urge for the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and stronger inspection protocols at all entry points, and staff must be thoroughly trained to identify and report suspicious activities, with heightened vigilance during peak travel periods," he said. Kalaivanan said the association is also committed to working with local and international agencies to push for policy reforms that prioritise wildlife protection at all levels. Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim had said they have yet to receive any reports on the smuggling.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Diesel down 3 sen in Peninsular Malaysia
PETALING JAYA : The price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will drop by three sen per litre in the coming week, the finance ministry announced today. In a statement, the ministry said diesel will be priced at RM2.77 per litre in Peninsular Malaysia while it will continue to retail at the subsidised price of RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. The prices of RON97 and RON95 remain unchanged at RM3.10 and RM2.05 per litre, respectively. These prices will be in effect until June 4. The ministry said the government would continue to monitor global crude oil price trends and take appropriate measures to ensure the people's continued welfare and wellbeing.
Free Malaysia Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
RON97, diesel prices go up by 3 sen
PETALING JAYA : The prices of RON97 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be raised by three sen per litre in the coming week, the finance ministry announced today. In a statement, the ministry said RON97 would be priced at RM3.10 per litre nationwide, while diesel would retail at RM2.80 per litre in Peninsular Malaysia. The price of RON95 is maintained at RM2.05 per litre while diesel will retail at the subsidised price of RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. These prices will be in effect until May 28. The ministry said the government would continue to monitor global crude oil price trends and take appropriate measures to ensure the people's continued welfare and wellbeing.
Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
RON97, diesel down further 3 sen
PETALING JAYA : The prices of RON97 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be reduced by a further three sen per litre in the coming week, the finance ministry announced today. In a statement, the ministry said RON97 would be priced at RM3.07 per litre nationwide, while diesel would retail at RM2.77 per litre in Peninsular Malaysia. The price of RON95 is maintained at RM2.05 per litre while diesel will retail at the subsidised price of RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. These prices will be in effect until May 21. The ministry said the government would continue to monitor global crude oil price trends and take appropriate measures to ensure the people's continued welfare and wellbeing.
