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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 […]
Sabah moves to cushion tourism sector as Middle East conflict cuts airline routes
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah’s tourism sector is bracing for turbulence as the ongoing Middle East conflict begins to ripple through global travel, prompting airlines to rationalise routes and […]
Sabah faces critical shortage of 4,526 doctors, ratio far below national target
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah is facing a critical shortage of doctors, with the state government saying the gap to the national average is a significant 4,526 doctors across […]
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 […]
Fahmi: MCMC working with Meta and police to investigate edited Sultan Selangor image case
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said investigations are underway into the circulation of an edited image of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris […]
MyJPJ app: Only MyDigital ID allowed for sign-in starting May 1
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 —The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will fully implement the Single Sign-On system for the MyJPJ Smart Application using MyDigital ID effective May 1, 2026. JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli […]
Lorry attendant jailed 18 years, caned over death of four-year-old adopted son
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 29 — A lorry attendant was sentenced to 18 years in prison and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty […]
Federal government to scale down events, Budget 2026 remains unchanged despite ongoing reviews
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has decided that all official events must be organised on a moderate scale, as instructed by Prime […]
Government to enforce eKYC checks, ensuring children under 16 cannot hold social media accounts
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said the government, through the Ministry of Communications and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is continuing efforts […]
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 […]