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Malaysia's amended rice control law will spare paddy farmers from enforcement action, targeting instead wholesalers, millers, importers and smugglers, with a warning system for first offences and lower penalties for small traders.
Parliament has endorsed the Statistics Bill 2026, a landmark overhaul of Malaysia's statistical infrastructure that replaces legislation dating to 1965. The move signals government intent to enhance data-driven governance.
The Finance Ministry is reviewing a proposal to exempt elderly care centres from the 8% Sales and Service Tax, responding to concerns that the levy has burdened families already grappling with high living costs.