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MoH bans eyeball-shaped gummies, cites labelling violations on choking hazards following child’s death
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 22 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that an investigation found the eyeball-shaped gummy candy product to be in violation of labelling requirements under the Food Regulations 1985 of the Food Act 1983 [Act 281]. MOH
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Open ears, open hearts, stronger Madani govt
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded the Cabinet to accept criticism with an open heart and address any shortcomings within the government. Anwar said the Cabinet was also reminded of the need for
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MISI Empowers Talent with Drone Maintenance and Repair Skills
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 February 2025 – The Malaysian Indian Skills Initiative (MISI) continues its mission to empower the Indian community by equipping individuals with high-value skills through the Drone Maintenance and Repair Proficiency Programme. The training session held from 16
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1MDB calls Najib’s bid for post-2018 board minutes a ‘fishing expedition’ in RM2.27b trial
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is trying to fish for evidence by seeking all the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) meeting minutes from 2018 to 2024 while defending himself in his trial involving RM2.27 billion
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Education Ministry stresses food safety awareness after 10-year-old dies choking on gummy
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken appropriate steps to raise awareness among students and parents to buy the right food at the right place, said director-general of Education Azman Adnan. He said the awareness is
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Five eateries in Penang’s Bandar Baru Air Itam shut down for 14 days
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 21 — The Penang City Council (MBPP) has ordered the closure of five food premises in the Bandar Baru Air Itam area after discovering cockroach and rat droppings, along with unsatisfactory hygiene conditions. MBPP said that the
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King’s health improves, set to return to Malaysia tomorrow
MANAMA, Feb 21 — The health condition of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has significantly improved after receiving conservative treatment, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he had the opportunity to seek an audience
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Labuan house fire death toll rises to four as 12-year-old boy succumbs to injuries
LABUAN, Feb 21 — The death toll from the late-night house fire at Lazenda 2 Kerupang has risen to four. Labuan police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim said the family of the survivors informed the police at 5 pm today
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Perhilitan deploys trap after 3m-long crocodile spotted in river near Mid Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has reportedly set up a trap after a three-metre crocodile rwas sighted in a river near Mid Valley Megamall. Federal Territories Perhilitan director Ishak Muhammad was quoted telling
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Ten-year-old boy dies after choking on gummy candy in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 21 — The 10-year-old boy, who had been in a critical condition at at the Penang Hospital (HPP) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) after reportedly choking on a gummy candy, died last night. The news was confirmed
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