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The Star
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia hikes August crude palm oil reference price, raising duty to 9%
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has increased its August crude palm oil reference price, a change that raises export duties to 9%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Thursday. The world's second-largest palm exporter calculated a reference price of RM3,864.12 per metric ton for August. The July reference price was RM3,730.48 a ton, with a duty of 8.5%. The export tax structure starts at 3% for crude palm oil when prices are between RM2,250 to RM2,400 per ton. The maximum tax rate is 10% and kicks in when prices exceed RM4,050 per ton. - Reuters
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Muar rape, extortion case: Teen admits guilt, friend claims trial
MUAR: A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty at the magistrates' court here today to raping and extorting a 20-year-old female public university student, while his 19-year-old friend claimed trial to both charges. The duo were jointly charged with raping the victim in a palm oil estate between 9pm and 11.30pm on July 7. The offence is framed under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping, upon conviction. Only the juvenile admitted guilt, while Alif Hakim Hamil, 19, pleaded not guilty and was granted RM8,000 bail with conditions to report to the nearest police station monthly and refrain from contacting prosecution witnesses. Deputy public prosecutor Diyana Najihah Muhamed Fauzi prosecuted, while Alif was represented by counsel Salmi Hamdan Sabran. The court fixed Aug 14 for document submission. Meanwhile, at the Sessions Court, the pair were jointly charged with extorting RM250 from the student's 21-year-old boyfriend at the same time and location. The charge, framed under Section 384 of the Penal Code, carries a sentence of up to 10 years' jail, a fine, whipping, or any combination of the three upon conviction. Magistrate Suzana Mokhtar fixed Sept 28 for the presentation of case facts and orders, and the submission of the Social Welfare Department behavioural report for the juvenile accused. Bail was set at RM3,000 for the underage offender and RM2,000 for Alif in connection with the extortion charge.
Borneo Post
12 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Petra Jaya villager who trespassed into neighbour's compound to steal mangoes gets RM1,000 fine
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (July 17): A man was today fined RM1,000 in default one month in jail after he pleaded guilty to trespassing into a fellow villager's compound to steal mangoes. Hamzah Bakeri, 37, from Kampung Semariang Jaya in Petra Jaya here was charged with committing criminal trespass under Section 447 of the Penal Code, which provides for up to six months in prison or a fine not exceeding RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. He committed the offence at 3.45am on July 14. Based on the facts of the case, the homeowner heard noises outside her house and, upon checking, saw Hamzah plucking mangoes from a tree within her fenced compound. Together with her husband, the couple apprehended Hamzah and handed him over to police along with a rattan basket containing 17 mangoes. ASP Arman Ibrahim prosecuted the case before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali, while Hamzah did not have legal representation. Arman Ibrahim Kuching Magistrates' Court Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali
New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
KLIA gets RM3mil green makeover for Visit Malaysia 2026
SEPANG: The Housing and Local Government Ministry, through the National Landscape Department (JLN), has allocated RM3 million for a green and sustainable landscape development project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and surrounding areas, in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Its Minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the project, expected to be completed in December this year, aims to enhance visual appeal and comfort for tourists and international delegations, creating a positive first impression of the country. "It also plays an important role in strengthening KLIA's image and identity as the nation's main gateway, reflecting Malaysia's uniqueness and harmony," he said. "The commitment to landscape development implemented by KPKT, through JLN, reflects the government's strategic initiatives and continuous efforts to beautify public spaces, while creating a more sustainable, livable, and conducive environment for the well-being of the community," Nga said at a press conference on landscape development at KLIA today. Also present were his deputy, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, JLN director-general Mansor Mohamad, and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani. Nga said the proposed project site covers the departure and arrival halls at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, as well as sections of the main road exiting the airport, which serves as a primary access point for KLIA users, especially domestic and international tourists. He added that the design will be developed in-house by JLN's landscape architects, in collaboration with MAHB, based on the concept of 'Harmony in Diversity' to reflect Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. The design will incorporate elements of architecture, landscape, printmaking, artefacts, language, race, and traditions. He said that the landscape development would involve the proposal for a vertical landscape design in the departure and arrival halls, along with the planting of various plant species along the main route to enhance the visual appeal of the KLIA environment. "To showcase Malaysia's cultural diversity, we will also include entrance statements in multiple languages, including Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil," he said. – BERNAMA
Barnama
15 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
RM3 Milion Green Landscape Project To Boost KLIA's Image
SEPANG, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through the National Landscape Department (JLN), has allocated RM3 million for a green and sustainable landscape development project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and surrounding areas, in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Its Minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the project, expected to be completed in December this year, aims to enhance visual appeal and comfort for tourists and international delegations, creating a positive first impression of the country. 'It also plays an important role in strengthening KLIA's image and identity as the nation's main gateway, reflecting Malaysia's uniqueness and harmony,' he said. 'The commitment to landscape development implemented by KPKT, through JLN, reflects the government's strategic initiatives and continuous efforts to beautify public spaces, while creating a more sustainable, livable, and conducive environment for the well-being of the community,' Nga said at a press conference on landscape development at KLIA today. Also present were his deputy, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, JLN director-general Mansor Mohamad, and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani. Nga said the proposed project site covers the departure and arrival halls at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, as well as sections of the main road exiting the airport, which serves as a primary access point for KLIA users, especially domestic and international tourists. He added that the design will be developed in-house by JLN's landscape architects, in collaboration with MAHB, based on the concept of 'Harmony in Diversity' to reflect Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. The design will incorporate elements of architecture, landscape, printmaking, artefacts, language, race, and traditions. He said that the landscape development would involve the proposal for a vertical landscape design in the departure and arrival halls, along with the planting of various plant species along the main route to enhance the visual appeal of the KLIA environment. 'To showcase Malaysia's cultural diversity, we will also include entrance statements in multiple languages, including Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil,' he said.
