JAKARTA: Bali is considering a ban on beach privatisation amid growing concerns that commercial development is making it increasingly difficult for locals to access the shoreline, including for important religious ceremonies. On Nov 17, Governor I Wayan Koster submitted a draft provincial regulation on beach and shoreline protection to the Bali Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) to...
PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has criticised FIFA's decision to impose sanctions on the seven players, calling the move a clear misapplication of the law and "politically motivated". In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Nov 4), Tunku Ismail claimed that FIFA continues to punish players without proper...
IPOH: A complete working paper on the ban of electronic cigarettes or vape sales in Perak is expected to be presented at the State Executive Council meeting early next month. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the move would focus on restricting local authorities from issuing vape...
WASHINGTON: The news arrived quietly on his mobile phone, that Harvard University has been barred from enrolling international students. This means his ability to finish his degree there, the culmination of a lifetime of work, is now in jeopardy. The student, who declined to give his name given the sensitivities involved, is one of over 150...
Experts call for unified policy across all states to halt sales of vape products PETALING JAYA: Some states, in contrast to the Federal Government, are making a decisive move to ban vaping. Among those that have banned vaping or stopped issuing licenses to traders are Johor, Terengganu and Perlis. Other states are considering a similar proposal. Now, calls are...
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is prepared to study the need to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape in the state, following a suggestion made by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay on Thursday. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter would be discussed with State Public Health...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has banned the online sale of optical devices and contact lenses on e-commerce platforms to protect the health and safety of users' vision. Chief executive Dr P. Muralitharan stated that optical devices and contact lenses are regulated under the Medical Devices Act 2012 (Act 737) and must meet all...
KAJANG: Goods vehicles will be banned from roads for four days in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated at a press conference on Monday (March 10) that the ban would be enforced on March 29 and 30, as well as on April 5 and 6. “The purpose of the ban is to prevent...
MANILA (Vietnam News/ANN): The Philippines has temporarily banned poultry imports from Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania due to bird flu outbreaks in these US states. It had previously banned poultry imports from Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Maryland, and Missouri. In the latest statement, Secretary of Agriculture Tiu Laurel said the ban covers domestic and wild...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing a proposal to fully ban the use of asbestos, a material still widely used in the country despite its harmful effects on human health, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. "We will assess how this issue is currently managed under existing legislation and policies. If there are gaps, we may need...
