The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
A 34-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint while attempting to smuggle 400 packets of untaxed cigarettes into Singapore concealed on her motorcycle. The bust highlights ongoing cross-border tobacco contraband challenges.
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has warned of substantial traffic delays at the Woodlands and Tuas border crossings during the National Day long weekend from August 7 to 10, with authorities recommending off-peak travel times.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has concluded a three-day state visit to Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport on July 15. The visit included meetings with Malaysian leadership and reciprocated Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 Singapore visit.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a RM28 million judgment against Singaporean businessman Chan Cheh Shin, ruling that evidence demonstrated his active involvement in promoting investment fraud schemes through public seminars and roadshows.
Singapore and Malaysia have committed to expanding cooperation across food security, energy, and other shared interests during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit to Malaysia this week.
Malaysia's border control agency is operating at peak capacity at two major land crossings to facilitate the return of Johorean voters from Singapore for Saturday's state election, with dedicated lanes and extended hours.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia will not approach Singapore to facilitate voting rights for Malaysian workers across the Causeway during the Johor state election on July 11.
A Singaporean man and his two adult sons have been acquitted of cannabis trafficking and cultivation charges. However, their release has been complicated by Malaysian immigration authorities, who have detained them on arrival.