MOH to table smoking products bill in this parliamentary session - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said this is to deal with the loophole of excluding nicotine gel from the list of poisons under the Poisons Act 1952.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Cops detain over 80,000 individuals, seize drugs worth RM262 million
PDRM secretary, Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the number of arrests was a part of 69,648 cases from January to June this year.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Cops ready to assist MOH over illegal sale of Ivermectin - Mazlan
Police will conduct an investigation if the Ministry of Health (MOH) lodges a report on the illegal sale of Ivermectin, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim.
Thu Aug 19 2021
MMEA foils bid to smuggle 450 kg of ketum leaves in Perlis
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has again thwarted an attempt to smuggle out 450 kilograms of ketum leaves in Kuala Perlis waters.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Police raid two houses used to process ketum, nab three men
Police raided two houses believed to have been used as ketum juice processing and storage facilities in the Pasir Puteh area and detained three men.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Public urged to stop using CHR Creative Herbs - Health DG
Tests from samples of the products found them to be adulterated with Dexamethasone and Chlorpheniramine, both of which were controlled under the Poisons Act 1952.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Special committee on vaping to hold first meeting tomorrow
The main agenda is to review the content of the flavoured vape liquid according to the Poisons Act 1952 to determine whether it contains substance that can affect the health of the users.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024