Tag: Malaysia
-
Batu Caves Throngs in Yellow for Thaipusam: A Dawn of Devotion
Thousands Gather at Batu Caves for Thaipusam, Dawn to Dusk As the first light crept over Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves woke to a sea of yellow. Thousands of devotees, eyes bright with faith and faces calm with purpose, began their Thaipusam journeys in the early hours of Sunday. The annual pilgrimage, a hallmark of Tamil…
-
Malaysia Urged to Ban E-Waste Imports and Tighten Enforcement
Urgent Call for Legislation to Stop E-Waste Imports Petaling Jaya, Malaysia — Environmental experts and researchers are increasingly public about the need for decisive policy action to curb the import of electronic waste. Recent incidents of illegally imported e-waste have highlighted significant gaps in governance, prompting calls for a comprehensive ban on such imports and…
-
Malaysia’s Influencers Challenge New Tax Guidelines: Balancing Compliance and Fairness
Overview: A Growing Pain Point for Content Creators Malaysia’s influencer scene has exploded in recent years, with creators monetizing content across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. New tax guidelines aimed at regulating what counts as taxable income for content creators have stirred debate. Content creators argue the rules are impractical in their current form,…
-
Experts urge Malaysia to ban e-waste imports and end its status as a global dumping ground
Urgent call for legislation to curb e-waste imports Experts are urging Malaysia to enact comprehensive laws that ban the import of electronic waste and strengthen enforcement. The push follows recent cases of illegally imported e-waste surfacing in the country, highlighting vulnerabilities in the current regulatory framework and the urgent need to align with international standards…
-
Malaysia’s Influencers vs. New Tax Guidelines: Practicality and Fairness
New tax guidelines meet a mixed response from Malaysia’s influencer community As Malaysia tightens tax rules for digital creators, influencers say the reforms are impractical to implement, especially for those who rely on a steady stream of free product samples from a wide range of sellers. Critics argue that tracking every item, sponsorship, and in-kind…
-
Malaysia’s Influencers Raise Practicality Concerns Over New Tax Guidelines — Experts Say They Promote Fairness
Context: New Tax Rules for Influencers in Malaysia Malaysia recently updated its tax guidelines affecting content creators, including influencers active on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The changes aim to clarify how earnings from sponsorships, brand deals, affiliate links, and gifted products should be treated for personal income tax. While policymakers emphasize that the…
-
Authorities seize devices used to blast scam SMSes in Genting
Countrywide effort shields mobile users from scam SMS campaigns The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced a major enforcement action targeting devices used to blast scam SMS messages in and around Genting Highlands. The seizure aims to curb fraudulent activities that flood mobile networks with misleading texts, often steering recipients toward financial scams or…
-
Housing Structure and Dengue Transmission in Malaysia’s Urban District
Introduction: Linking Home Design to Dengue Risk In rapidly urbanizing regions of Malaysia, dengue fever remains a persistent public health challenge. Researchers are increasingly looking beyond climate and climate-driven vectors to consider how the built environment, particularly housing structure, shapes the transmission dynamics of dengue. This article summarizes how variations in housing types, materials, and…
-
How Housing Structures Shape Dengue Transmission in Malaysia’s Rapidly Urbanizing Districts
Introduction: Why housing matters in dengue dynamics Dengue fever continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Malaysia, particularly in districts undergoing rapid urbanization. Beyond mosquito biology, the layout and quality of housing can influence where Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed, rest, and bite. As cities expand, the way homes are built, organized, and serviced…
-
Authorities Seize Devices Used to Blast Scam SMSes in Genting Highlands
Overview: Crackdown on Scam SMS Operations in Genting Highlands Malaysian authorities have taken decisive action against a network operating in Genting Highlands that used specialized devices to blast fraudulent SMS messages to nearby mobile users. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) reported that the equipment interfered with normal mobile services and was specifically used…