Ban on "Dummy Buckles" Urged to Enhance Road Safety
PETALING JAYA: A road safety expert and a consumer activist have urged the government to immediately ban the sale and possession of "dummy buckles", a device used to silence seat belt...
Strict Action Against Illegal Crossings at Malaysia-Thailand Border
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Jetties at Rantau Panjang
PASIR MAS: The authorities' strict action in shutting down illegal crossings at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Rantau Panjang here forced the operators of the illegal...
Ipoh City Council Considers Expanding Ban on Liquor Sales
Background
A ban on liquor sales is currently in force in the Manjoi satellite town, a largely Malay-Muslim settlement. This ban has been in place since 2021, and it has been successful...
Ban on Asbestos Use: A Step Towards Protecting Public Health
PETALING JAYA: Two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and the Health and Safety Advisory Centre (Hasac), have expressed their support for a complete ban on the...
Lawyer's Application to Challenge Smoking Ban in Private Offices Fixed for Hearing
PETALING JAYA: A significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the smoking ban in private offices in Malaysia has been announced, as lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla's application...
GEORGE TOWN: Women's Rights in Peril as Terengganu Rep Proposes Restrictions on Female Performers
Government's Regressive Proposal Draws Flak
The Penang DAP Women's Wing has voiced its strong opposition to a proposal by a Terengganu representative to only allow prepubescent primary...
Survey Reveals Divided Opinions on 3R Discussions in Malaysia
A recent survey conducted by advocacy group Projek Sama and pollster Invoke has shed light on the opinions of Malaysians in Peninsular Malaysia regarding a blanket ban on 3R discussions (concerning...
