Latest news in Malaysia? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
- Haze Emergency Declared in Sarawak: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, approved an emergency declaration for the Serian Division in Sarawak due to severe, hazardous transboundary air pollution linked to regional forest fires. Malay Mail
- Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026 Concludes: The 22nd edition of the regional energy exhibition and conference wrapped up its three-day summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, co-located with MOGSEC to highlight regional energy partnerships and domestic oil and gas services. ANTARA News
- Tighter Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) Rules: The Immigration Department implemented restricted criteria for the Multiple Entry Visa, limiting availability to 31 eligible nationalities and four specific travel purposes to enhance border management. VisasNews
- Rollout of Fast-Track Biometric Border Clearance (MyNIISe): The Ministry of Home Affairs began the nationwide rollout of automated e-gates and facial recognition systems across major transit points to streamline international arrival queues. Business Standard
- Mandatory E-Invoicing Threshold Adjustment: Following recent tax updates taking effect this month, the mandatory electronic invoicing threshold was raised from RM1 million to RM3 million, offering compliance relief to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Global VAT Compliance
- Cross-Border Trade Initiatives: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry proposed expanding two-way cross-border e-commerce cooperation with China to boost export channels for Malaysian products. Malay Mail