Heavy Vehicles Impounded for Violating Driving Ban on Goods Vehicles
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has taken decisive action to enforce the Driving Ban on Goods Vehicles, which came into effect on March 29, in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration....
Religious Authorities in Malaysia Recommend Ban on Ahmet T Kuru's Books, Sparking Concerns of Authoritarianism
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia: The recent recommendation by religious officials to ban two books by US-based scholar Ahmet T Kuru has been met with criticism from...
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...
