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Home Minister calls for study on IQOS as new tobacco device hits Malaysia

Saifuddin says an initial study on the device could help the government prepare potential legislation

Kelantan turns up the heat on smoking, vaping with RM2mil in fines

Ops Paru-Paru is making waves — racking up RM2 million in fines, busting over 500 illegal vape syndicates, and sending a clear message: smoking, vaping, and illicit trade won’t be tolerated

Wan Saiful urges curbing vape use with higher taxes, minimum pricing pending blanket ban

While Putrajaya weighs a vape ban, Tasek Gelugor MP urges swift tax hikes and minimum pricing to curb youth vaping, warning that delays risk fuelling black market

Sports Ministry tightens rules: no funding for events promoting harmful products

Move aims to enforce Safe Sport Code, prohibiting allocations for events associated with tobacco, electronic cigarettes, alcohol

More women are smoking despite overall decline of tobacco use: survey

Report also shows habit more prevalent among rural communities besides highlighting rise of e-cigarette usage
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3 senior Telekom Malaysia officers charged in US over US$20m embezzlement scheme

US prosecutors expose a sophisticated, multi-year insider scam at TM’s US subsidiary involving data capacity manipulation, phantom employees, and the use of AI-assisted tools to siphon millions

Solat Jumaat di pusat beli-belah: Zulkifli galak negeri lain turut serta

Menteri Agama Dr Zulkifli Hasan mengalu‑alukan negeri lain mencontohi Wilayah Persekutuan yang sudah mula laksana solat Jumaat di pusat beli‑belah, sambil merancang perluasan ke terminal, lapangan terbang dan R&R lebuh raya

Jana Wibawa: Muhyiddin’s trial continues as appeals court rejects bid to reinstate acquittal

Five-judge panel dismisses Bersatu president’s application to review findings which led to four charges related to RM232.5 mil in bribes being reinstated in Feb

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