E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
New drones to boost police's anti-smuggling ops at borders - Bukit Aman
Abdul Rahim said the drones, donated by British American Tobacco, will boost air surveillance activities conducted by the police.
Wed Jan 06 2021
BAT's restructuring operation in Malaysia to affect some 230 workers
British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd (BAT) restructuring operation in Malaysia to affect some 230 workers in the country.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Prices of BAT Malaysia cigarettes to go up Wednesday
The prices of cigarettes under the British American Tobacco Malaysia brand will go up effective Wednesday, some as high as RM18.
Tue Nov 03 2015
BAT Malaysia denies circulating new cigarette price list
Tobacco company British American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT Malaysia) today denied circulating a new price list for its brand of cigarettes.
Wed Mar 25 2015
S. Korea state insurer sues three tobacco makers
South Korea's state health insurer ARE seeking damages of 53.7 billion won ($51.6 million) for payouts over smoking-related illnesses.
Mon Apr 14 2014
BAT announces 3 percent hike in cigarettes prices
British American Tobacco Malaysia said the price hike was due to inflationary pressures, labour and input costs, as well as illicit trade which has impacted sales of legal cigarettes.
Sun Jun 02 2013
MMA: Cigarette price increase necessary
Association say further price increases are necessary to reduce the number of smokers in the country.
Tue Oct 23 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024