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New government guidelines tightening the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the development of Malaysia’s local EV ecosystem, according to the Bumiputera Car Dealers Association, better known as Persatuan Pengimpot dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (Pekema). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.

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Once electronic waste enters Malaysia outside proper declaration channels, it moves beyond the ports into an underground processing chain operating outside the licensed system. Bernama FILE PIX

An Iranian flag is placed amids rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi square in Tehran on March 3, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

K-pop group BTS. Photo: AFP

It is time to recognise the truth: the real problem is not nicotine dependence itself, but the unregulated, untaxed shadow economy that feeds on it. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily via Canva

According to the department, members of the public were not required to keep records when purchasing duty-paid liquor from licensed outlets for personal consumption. - Bernama file photo

The veteran comedian is facing one of the toughest battles of his life as he prepares for further medical treatment at Hospital Ampang following a severe infection in his foot. Bernama photo

Although Malaysia’s push towards electric mobility reflects significant progress, automotive experts are warning that the supporting infrastructure, consumer protections and technical assistance frameworks have not kept pace. - Photo edited via Canva

In the short term, economist said the tariff will raise the cost of Malaysian exports for non-exempted goods such as furniture, rubber products, palm oil derivatives and machines. - Bernama file photo for illustration purpose only