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Act 852 To Take Effect On Oct 1

Sep 25, 2024

The Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health will take effect on October 1^st. 

The Health Ministry says the act will cover regulations on the registration, sale, packaging, labelling, and prohibition of smoking in public places.  

It adds that the act will also cover electronic cigarettes. 

This, as part of the government's efforts to address the increase in e-cig usage among young people.  

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University students who’ve been affected by the recent floods...can apply to postpone their return to their respective institutions.

The Higher Education Ministry says those impacted must inform their uni’s as soon as possible, so that assistance can be given.

It adds that all public institutions have also been directed to regularly engage with the students...to identify how they can help.

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The PM says JAKIM needs to do more to combat deviant teachings and ideologies in Malaysia.

He says they can start by working together with enforcement agencies to tackle the issue.

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The Election Commission says the turnout for yesterday’s early voting in the Mahkota by-election hit over 95%.

This, ahead of polling day on Saturday, where the EC is targeting a 70% turnout.

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The government is stepping up efforts to promote good health among civil servants.

The DPM says they'll do so by implementing new policies, workplace wellness practices, and improved health literacy.