News Headlines: What’s Happening in Malaysia and Around the World
What’s Happening in Malaysia and Around the World 🇲🇾 Malaysia: Politics, Economy & Society Tax Refunds Finally Arriving The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) announced that tax refunds will begin rolling out in stages starting the second week of March for taxpayers who have already filed their income declarations. For many Malaysians, this signals the yearly ritual of checking bank accounts with cautious optimism. Fuel Prices Still a Hot Topic Petrol prices remain a sensitive pocket-issue. Current weekly pricing places RON95 at RM2.67 per litre, RON97 at RM3.25, and diesel around RM3.12 in Peninsular Malaysia , keeping transportation costs firmly in the public debate. Palm Oil Market Strengthens Malaysia’s palm oil futures rose to a one-week high above RM4,100 per tonne , driven by expectations of lower stock levels and global demand. This matters because palm oil remains one of the country’s most important export commodities. Public Health: TB Cases Slight...
