Dr Wee: More study needed so anti-smoking Bill will be effective

PETALING JAYA: Further study is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The MCA president said this includes finding a way to tax the industry effectively, and even possibly banning any products found to be too harmful. Dr Wee said...

Those who join rallies must follow traffic rules, says KL top cop

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public who want to join any rally in the city must adhere to road laws and regulations. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the police detected some individuals who joined a rally by riding motorcycles while carrying banners. "Carrying and waving banners while riding motorcycles is against the...

Plane crash: Further analysis of wreckage needed before final report can be ready

PETALING JAYA: The preliminary findings of the investigation into the Aug 17 crash of the Beechcraft Model 390 Premier 1 enroute from Langkawi to Subang state that the pilot was qualified for the flight in accordance with regulations. In a preliminary report released Friday (Sept 15) morning, the Transport Ministry's Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said...