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Latest News In December 2025

Social Media Registration Ban for Under-16s Starting 2026

Besides this news, what else is worth paying attention to this month? Let’s take a look together!

EV Subsidy Programme Suspends New Applications
  • The MARiiCas electric motorcycle rebate programme has stopped accepting new applications and will only process submissions already received.
  • Launched in 2024, the scheme aims to encourage the purchase or lease of locally assembled (CKD) electric motorcycles, offering a subsidy of RM2,400.
  • Eligible recipients include Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, holding a B/B1/B2 motorcycle licence, with annual income not exceeding RM120,000.
Sarawak Basic Necessities Assistance (SKAS) to Increase in 2026
  • SKAS will provide enhanced financial assistance starting in 2026. The total allocation will exceed RM600 million, benefiting over one million eligible recipients.
  • Revised assistance amounts include:
    • Families (monthly household income ≤ RM5,000): increased from RM800 to RM950, disbursed RM316 per cycle.
    • Senior citizens without spouse or children (monthly income ≤ RM5,000): increased from RM400 to RM500, disbursed RM166 per cycle.
    • Single individuals (monthly income ≤ RM2,500): increased from RM250 to RM300, disbursed RM100 per cycle.
School Aid to be Distributed in January 2026
  • The Ministry of Education will distribute RM150 in Back-to-School Aid (Bantuan Persekolahan) to all primary and secondary students in January 2026.
  • The assistance is universal—no income requirement, and every school student is eligible.
  • Funds will be distributed through schools and teachers to parents/guardians, who must collect the aid in person.
Soxial Media Registration Ban for Under-16s Starting 2026
  • Beginning in 2026, individuals under 16 will not be allowed to register social media accounts independently. They may only access platforms under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
  • Social media providers will be required to implement eKYC identity verification using official government-issued identification (e.g., MyDigitalID, MyKad, passport).
  • This measure aims to enhance online safety for minors and reduce exposure to cyber risks and inappropriate content.
Public Holiday in December
  • 11.12.2025 (Thursday): Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday (Selangor only)
  • 24.12.2025 (Wednesday): Christmas Eve (Sabah only)
  • 25.12.2025 (Thursday): Christmas Day (National)
Important Dates in December
  • 15.12.2025:PCB(November Salary)
  • 15.12.2025:SOCSO & EIS (November Salary)
  • 15.12.2025:HRDC(November Salary)
  • 15.12.2025:EPF(November Salary)
  • 15.12.2025:CP204 payments
  • 30.12.2025:Audit Report (Company F.Y.E May 2025)
  • 31.12.2025:CP204 Submission
  • 31.12.2025:Form C (Company F.Y.E Apr 2025)
  • 31.12.2025:SST (October – November 2025 Payment)