ANNOUNCEMENT: E-FORM D TRANSACTION CANNOT BE FOUND IN VIET NAM CUSTOMS SYSTEM

Reference is made to the attached announcement from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

The General Department of Viet Nam Customs has notified MITI that their system has been non-operational since August 6, 2024, leading to instability and delays in sending and receiving e-Form D transactions. Exporters and traders who are affected are encouraged to seek assistance by contacting the Viet Nam Customs Authority at bophanhotrotchq@customs.gov.vn

NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT – BUDGET 2026

Please be informed that the Malaysia Budget 2026 will be tabled in Parliament on 10 October 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. To facilitate this process, please note that all duty and tax payments and release of goods at any legal place or private jetties will be temporarily suspended from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on 10 October 2025, except for perishable goods and personal carry-on items.

AD HOC SYSTEM DOWNTIME NOTIFICATION: NEW EPERMIT SYSTEM

Reference made to the above subject. Please be informed that there will be a maintenance activity for the New ePermit system. The details of the deployment are as follows: Date: 7th October 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 1730 hours – 1900 hours (5.30 pm – 7.00 pm) Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Affected link: https://newepermit.dagangnet.com.my. This link will not be accessible during the downtime.

NOTIFICATION OF SYSTEM DOWNTIME: MALAYSIA MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW (MMSW)

Reference is made to the above subject. Please be informed that Dagang Net Technologies Sdn. Bhd will be carrying out a deployment activity for the MMSW. Date: Monday, 6th October 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Duration: 1 hour Affected Communities/Transactions: Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW)