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Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi The Johor state government has proposed that the federal government consider implementing a quick response (QR) code system, similar to Singapore, at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in the state. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said this was one of three proposals to help make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) a success, as part of collaborative efforts between the Malaysia and Singapore governments. “Singapore has announced the implementation of the QR code system for movement in and out of the CIQ from Jan 1, 2024. “Johor also hopes that the federal government will consider the same digital method to mitigate movement at the busiest border in the world,” he told the state legislative a...

Starting December 1, foreign visitors entering Malaysia are now mandated to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online at least three days prior to their arrival. The Immigration Department of Malaysia has introduced this requirement, along with the provision of autogates for immigration clearance at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for citizens from 10 specific countries, subject to meeting MDAC submission conditions. In an official announcement posted on its Facebook page yesterday, the Immigration Department outlined the commencement of the MDAC submission prerequisite for foreign nationals entering Malaysia starting December 1. The online MDAC registration, accessible via the Immigration Department's website, applies to all travelers, excluding three s...

Former health minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng, 80, died at the Serdang Hospital near here at 4.04pm Sunday. PKR, on its Facebook page, extended its condolences to Chua’s family. “He was the Johor PKR chairman for five years from 2009 to 2014. Under Chua's leadership, for the first time, PKR won the Batu Pahat parliamentary seat and the Bukit Batu state seat in the 2013 general election,” the post said. The Muar-born Chua was the country's longest-serving health minister, for nine years from 1995 to 2004, before he was dropped from the Cabinet of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's administration. He joined MCA in 1976 and was the party's longest-serving vice president (1990-2004), while holding several other posts, including Bakri division chief in 1987 and party deputy secretary gen...

Sarawak recognises the role played by youth in its development towards achieving the aspirations of Sarawak Maju 2030 in becoming a developed state by 2030. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg said youth who maximise innovation and digital technology can optimise the achievement of effectiveness of their respective fields towards achieving these aspirations, and thus making the youth of Sarawak a world-class one. He said in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), the state government has provided a clear foundation and direction for youth to continue Sarawak's excellence in the future, whether it is in the field of volunteering, economic development, sports, creative industry or others. Sarawak, which needs new talent based on ...

The government has allocated a sum of RM30 million in cash incentives in the wage policy pilot project, slated to begin in June next year, involving the participation of 1,000 companies, including micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSMEs). Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli said the cash incentives would be provided based on rates and employee groups at the entry-level and non-entry level. “For the entry-level group, companies are eligible to receive the incentive at a fixed rate of up to RM200 per month for 12 months, if the company pays wages at the same rate or exceeding the proposed annual wage increase guideline. “For the non-entry level group, companies are eligible to receive the incentive at a fixed rate of up to RM300 per month for 12 months if the company provides a...

Minister of Communication and Digital Fahmi Fadzil today assured that personal data protection and cyber security will always be under control in the implementation of the National Digital Identity or Digital ID programme. He said the public need not worry about the implementation of Digital ID as it does not require recording of biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints, as well as facial recognition, and iris scans of users. Fahmi said the registration for Digital ID is also easy, requiring only the user's MyKad and fingerprint scanning for verification, similar to the procedures for banking transactions in banks. Users only need to download the 'MyDigital ID' app, scan the QR code and their MyDigital ID will be created on their mobile phones. "So, there is no need to ...