Working paper on vape sales ban to be presented next month, says Perak exco member

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...

S’gor MB says will look into outsourced parking fees for four local authorities

Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari promises to look into the issue of the state outsourcing parking fee collection for four local authorities. “I will look into this again since the issue has been brought up,” he said during a press conference at a Selangor Platform strategic partners appreciation ceremony at the Selangor state secretariat...

QuickCheck: Did a petai trader clash with local authorities in Port Port Dickson as claimed?

TRADERS often face challenges when local regulations clash with their livelihoods. A video has gone viral showing a petai trader throwing his produce onto the road after local authorities ordered him to stop peddling at the parking area outside a supermarket. Did such an incident happen as claimed in Port Dickson? Verdict: TRUE The viral issue of 'Uncle Petai' versus...

Go on green: ‘Traffic light’ grading system for all local authorities from next year, says Nga

PETALING JAYA: The country's 156 local authorities will be evaluated under a performance-based “traffic light” grading system from next year, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of public services by local authorities, he told the media after an event in Papar, Sabah on Monday (Sept 16). Nga...