Ignorance of no-smoking sign rule is no excuse, says Melaka exco man

MELAKA: Ignorance is no defence when it comes to complying with the mandatory display of no-smoking signs at designated premises, says a Melaka exco member. State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said he is fed up with receiving calls from people seeking to have compound notices for non-compliance withdrawn. He said...

Drug price display order gazetted, to come into effect May 1

PETALING JAYA: The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drugs) order, which mandates that private healthcare providers display medicine prices, has been gazetted and will come into effect on May 1. The order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act was signed by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali. Individual healthcare providers...

Workshops must now display mechanics’ qualifications and more

PETALING JAYA: The one-year grace period for auto repair workshops to display the names and certification of their mechanics is up and the authorities will now take action against errant operators. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director-general (enforcement) Datuk Azman Adam said the ministry had given sufficient time for workshop operators to comply with...