Malaysians have been reminded to submit their e‑Filing early, when the tax season starts on March 1st.

The Inland Revenue Board says this includes preparing the necessary supporting documents, to avoid any possible complications later on.  

LHDN also reminded that you have access to expanded tax relief this year.  

This includes medical treatment relief of up to RM8,000 for your parents and biological grandparents residing in Malaysia.

It covers expenses including medical and dental treatment, full medical checkups, and caregiver costs.

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A Public health expert has shot down the myth that Tuberculosis is incurable.  

Dr Muhamad Hazizi Muhamad Hasani told us that patients can make a full recovery if given proper treatment, which usually lasts for at least six months...  

He also reminded people to seek immediate treatment, if they show early TB symptoms including a long-lasting fever, or a cough that lasts over two weeks.

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The Works Minister has assured that newer buildings in Malaysia comply with international earthquake standards.  

It says the earthquake rules have been enforced since 2017.  

Previously, the Housing and Local Govt Ministry said that new buildings must be able to withstand quakes of magnitude 7 and above.  

This, following yesterday's strong 6.8 magnitude quake off the coast of Sabah.  

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Separately, The Works Ministry says the decision on whether to maintain the current freeze on toll rate increases lies solely with the Cabinet.  

The current freeze, for 10 major highway concessionaires, is in effect for at least the whole of 2026.  

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In other news

The PM says the govt will not rush into making decisions that can affect Malaysia's trade interests, after the US Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's global tariffs.  

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Cheras police have arrested 5 people on charges of rioting, after they allegedly attacked a man at the Pinggiran Bukit Jalil PPR at the weekend.  

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Separately, cops have identified over a dozen websites and TikTok accounts that used AI deepfakes of a Johor Exco member to promote a scam.  

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JKM's portal says some 4,200 people are currently displaced by floods in three districts in Sabah.  

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Separately, over 170 abandoned babies were rescued and placed under JKM's care since 2022.  

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And New Zealand has joined Australia in saying that it would support efforts to remove the former Prince Andrew from the UK's line of Royal Succession over his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has already been stripped of his royal titles, but for now he is still 8th in line to the British throne.  

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