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Perak eyes October enforcement of vape sales ban, says state health chairman
IPOH, June 22 — The state government is targeting the banning of electronic cigarettes or vapes sales in October throughout Perak. Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A Sivanesan said a working paper on
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New electricity tariff ‘demonstrates reform’ in energy sector, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The implementation of the new electricity tariff schedule starting July 1 is a clear reflection of the major reforms being undertaken by the government, particularly in the national energy sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi
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Nurul Izzah, Saifuddin Nasution as PKR’s polls directors an ‘advantage’ for unity coalition
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — PKR communications chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today hailed the appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar and Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution as the party’s elections director as “an advantage”, amid talks of simmering discontent towards the Pakatan
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Anwar calls on King at Istana Bukit Tunku for two-hour briefing on current affairs
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku, here. The meeting lasted for approximately two hours. According to a post on
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Police launch probe as reckless Toyota Harrier SUV driver caught fleeing cops in Seberang Perai Selatan
SEBERANG PERAI, June 21 – The police said they have launched an investigation into a viral video showing a high-speed chase involving a patrol vehicle and a Toyota Harrier at the Jalan Paboi–Bukit Tambun junction yesterday morning. The 18-second video,
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Police hunt machete-wielding duo after failed shop robbery in Hulu Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Police are tracking down two individuals suspected of attempting an armed robbery at a shop in Hulu Selangor in the early hours of June 18. Hulu Selangor acting police chief DSP Mohd Asri Mohd Yunus
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Mersing cops confirm man in viral video stopping teens’ bike was on-duty officer acting on traffic violations
MERSING, June 22 – A viral video showing a man in black attempting to turn off the ignition of a motorcycle ridden by two teenagers near a school in Endau here has been confirmed to involve an on-duty police officer,
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Nurul Izzah, Saifuddin Nasution appointed PKR election directors
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Political Bureau and Central Leadership Council (MPP) of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has reappointed Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh as the party’s secretary-general following a meeting held yesterday. The meeting also decided on the reappointments
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Sellers of fake gold face RM500,000 fine, jail as ministry warns TikTok traders over misleading jewellery labels
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 – Businesses selling gold-plated or imitation precious metal jewellery must clearly label such items with the term “plated”, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry warned amid a rise of sales on TikTok. New Straits Times quoted
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Google’s Malaysia investment to boost AI growth, create jobs
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Tech giant Google’s investment in Malaysia is expected to continue driving Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing economy. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently on a
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