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Health Ministry: RM250 compound awaits those who violate smoking ban on Jan 1
PUCHONG: Effective Jan 1, those caught smoking in public areas, including eateries across Malaysia, will be slapped with a fine of RM250. First time offenders, however, can appeal to reduce their fines to RM150 at any district health office within
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UNIMAP test paper: ‘Dark-skinned Indians’, anti-khat group showing-off power
PUCHONG: While many are furious over a question in an Ethnic Relations test paper prepared by Universiti Malaysia Perlis, which was seen to belittle critics of Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik, the paper also contained several controversial questions which are
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Victims in Egypt crash in stable condition – Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA: All five Malaysians involved in a road crash in Cairo, Egypt two days ago were reported to be in stable condition. In a statement issued today, Wisma Putra said all of them have been transferred to the Suez Hospital
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KTMB introduces flexi fare for ETS effective March 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is introducing a more affordable fare for those wishing to travel on its Electric Trains Service (ETS) effective March 1 next year with the introduction of the flexi fare. The Transport Ministry, in
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What to expect in 2020
Compound, fine if smoking at the food premises Law enforcement agencies will take action against smokers who smoke in all food premises nationwide. Free Breakfast Programme (PSP) 2020 for all primary school students The programme will start as early as
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KDN sets up council to strengthen policies, security enforcement
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Affairs Ministry will set up a Security and Public Order Consultative Council (MPMKKA) which will play a role of advising the ministry on policy planning and matters regarding security enforcement. Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said
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Holistic plan to rid Malaysia of illegal immigrants
PUTRAJAYA: A Holistic Plan on Enforcement Against Illegal Immigrants will be launched next year to combat in a comprehensive manner the influx of illegal immigrants in the country. The plan is aimed at ensuring that Malaysia achieves zero illegal immigrant
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Bid to smuggle bird nests worth over RM2 mln foiled in Kuching
KUCHING: Royal Malaysian Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle out processed bird nests worth RM 2.108 million at the Kuching International Airport, three days ago. Sarawak Customs director Datuk Sharifah Halimah Tuanku Taha said the collaboration between Kuching headquarters
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KPDNHEP will monitor child seats online sales
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will closely monitor the online sale of child restraint seats (CRS), which are widely available, to ensure they comply with the stipulated standards. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
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Tourist entry remains subject to immigration regulations
PUTRAJAYA: Home Ministry said permission for tourist entry will still be subject to existing immigration regulations, procedures and controls at the entry points. It said the notice of entry refusal would be issued should a tourist be listed on the
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