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Tobacco control council calls for reintroduction of GEG provision in smoking law
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has urged the government to consider reintroducing the Generational End Game (GEG) provision under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 825). Its
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Finance Ministry issues guidelines to curb non‑essential spending, safeguard economy and public services
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Ministry of Finance today confirmed that guidelines have been issued to ministries and agencies to reprioritise operating expenditure in response to global supply chain challenges and rising subsidy commitments. The ministry said the measure is
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Oil supply stable for May–June, no disruptions expected for Petronas, says comms minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said crude oil supply remains stable in the immediate term, with no disruptions expected for May and June, particularly involving Petronas. He said the matter was raised during yesterday’s National
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Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions
PETALING JAYA, April 29 — Negeri Sembilan Umno leaders have dismissed speculation that several of their assemblymen may return to support the state Pakatan Harapan government, insisting they will act only on instructions from party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid
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Crackdown on illegal tourism turned up 71 cases of unlicensed operators in Sabah since last year
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Authorities have opened dozens of investigation papers against illegal tourism operators in Sabah since last year as part of an ongoing crackdown on unlicensed activities in the sector, the state assembly was told today. Assistant
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Selangor to encourage data centres to use raw or recycled water to not affect consumer water supply
SHAH ALAM, April 29 — New data centre developments in Selangor are encouraged to use recycled water or treat raw water to suitable standards for cooling system needs. State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the
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Remand extended for army officer suspected of drunk driving in fatal MEX crash
PETALING JAYA, April 29 — The remand period for the army officer suspected of driving under the influence in a fatal crash along the Maju Expressway (MEX) here has been extended until tomorrow. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department
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Police probe RM415,000 Haj permit scam after Kuching man tricked by suspect in Mecca
KUCHING, April 29 — A 62-year-old man lost RM415,000 in a scam that began when he met a suspect in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, who offered to arrange Haj permits and a hotel for pilgrims. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga
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Comprehensive documentation key to preserving integrity in crisis, says EAIC chairman amid rising supply strains
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Systematic documentation of decisions is a critical safeguard in maintaining the integrity of enforcement agencies as the country copes with the global supply crisis arising from conflicts in West Asia, according to Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission
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King of Malaysia meets Johor Menteri Besar at Istana Pasir Pelangi to discuss current issues
JOHOR BAHRU, April 29 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. During the meeting, His Majesty was briefed on matters relating to state development, the well-being of
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