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  • Published on Aug 7, 2025

    Govt considering raising tobacco tax

    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal to increase the tobacco tax was in line with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says …

    Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 7, 2025

    Govt mulls raising tobacco tax - Anwar Bernama 2 h ago

    The government is considering a proposal to raise the tobacco tax rate, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, …

    Source: Malaysiakini - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 7, 2025

    PM supports tobacco tax increase after decade freeze

    PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for raising tobacco taxes, following calls from economists to end the decade-long moratorium on excise duty hikes. Speaking after the Budget 2026 consultation session here today, …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2025

    Government Mulls Raising Tobacco Tax — Anwar

    PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government is considering a proposal to raise the tobacco tax rate, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s …

    Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 7, 2025

    Anwar signals support for tobacco tax hike

    PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled his support to raising tobacco taxes following calls from certain quarters to end the decade-long moratorium on excise duty hikes. The Prime Minister said that in principle, he agreed with such suggestions. …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 7, 2025

    ‘I don’t smoke’, says Anwar, backing push to raise tobacco tax

    PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he agrees in principle with raising tobacco taxes. He was responding to calls for the government to review tobacco duties. “I agree with the spirit of that proposal. I myself not only do …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 6, 2025

    16 things you need to know before traveling to Malaysia

    Dynamic, multicultural and hugely underrated, Malaysia is Southeast Asia's unsung tropical hero. The country's top sights marry tradition, nature and modernity, pairing space-age cityscapes with Islamic minarets and gilded Chinese shrines. It's …

    Source: Lonely Planet - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2025

    PM Anwar Ibrahim on the 13th Malaysia Plan: A blueprint for sustainable & equal development

    The five-year roadmap focuses on reforms in education, healthcare, housing, and more, with the overall goal to uplift communities, enhance economic competitiveness, and future-proof the nation. On 1 August 2025 (Friday), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim …

    Source: Human Resources Online - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 2, 2025

    Vape groups warn total ban in Malaysia will fuel black market, not cut demand

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry’s announcement that it is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vapes in Malaysia has drawn concern from vape industry players, who warn that such a move could backfire. Health Minister Datuk Seri …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 1, 2025

    Malaysia pushing for 0% tariffs on key commodity exports to US

    Malaysia hopes that cocoa and rubber products will be exempted from the 19% tariff imposed by the US. (Envato Elements pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will advocate for 0% tariffs on commodities such as cocoa, rubber and palm oil exported to the US which are …

    Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 6, 2025

    North Korea’s guide to going nuclear

    On the bright, sunny afternoon of 24 June, Kim Jong Un’s gleaming mega-yacht docked in Wonsan on North Korea’s east coast. The portly young dictator strolled down the gangway in a sharply tailored dark suit and sped off in a convoy of black armoured …

    Source: New Statesman - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 2, 2025

    Chinese diver survives 5 days in underwater cave, asks for cigarette first

    Chinese diver survives 5 days in underwater cave, asks for cigarette first Published on: Saturday, August 02, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off BEIJING: A Chinese diver survived five days trapped in an underwater cave in …

    Source: Daily Express Malaysia - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 2, 2025

    Prioritise meaningful increase in tobacco taxation

    THE Social and Economic Research Initiative (Seri) strongly supports the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday on the expansion of Malaysia’s pro-health tax regime to include tobacco, vape, and alcohol products (online at bit. …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 6, 2025

    Revisit 10 moments in Steelcase’s history leading to $2.2B acquisition

    GRAND RAPIDS, MI — With a rich, 100-plus-year history spanning the first fireproof wastebasket, the signing of Japan’s surrender in World War II and connections to Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s small wonder that Steelcase caught the eye of its competitor. …

    Source: MLive - Michigan - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 5, 2025

    Do more against smuggled fags

    Do more against smuggled fags Published on: Tuesday, August 05, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 05, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Seized illicit tobacco. WARSAW: The Malaysian government needs to improve enforcement against smuggled low- …

    Source: Daily Express Malaysia - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 4, 2025

    PSM To Launch Campaign To Cancel Rakan KKM

    KUALA LUMPUR, August 4 — Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) plans to launch a campaign against the Rakan KKM scheme in a bid to safeguard the public health care system. In a message sent on WhatsApp yesterday, as sighted by CodeBlue, PSM chairman Dr Jeyakumar …

    Source: CodeBlue - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2025

    MCPF Lauds MOH's Move Towards Complete Ban On Vapes

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) has called on federal authorities to impose a total ban on the sale and use of vape and electronic cigarettes in a bid to safeguard public health. MCPF senior vice-chairman …

    Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 2, 2025

    Op Selamat PaPa: Over 280,000 premises checked, 459 cases under smoking control law

      KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 281,381 premises throughout the country under Op Selamat Paru-Paru (Op Selamat PaPa) conducted since Oct 1, 2024. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that 459 investigation papers …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 2, 2025

    MOH inspects 281,000 premises under Op Selamat Papa to curb smoking

    KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 281,381 premises nationwide under Op Selamat Paru-Paru (Op Selamat PaPa) since its launch on October 1, 2024. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that 459 investigation papers were …

    Source: The Sun Daily - Pending

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  • Published on August 4, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

    Veteran’s persistence pays off in quitting tobacco

    Douglas Ferrier didn’t quit smoking for good when he placed his “last pack” in his father’s coffin. He didn’t quit during a second attempt to go cold turkey or when he first tried to stop by using medication. But Ferrier persisted, which is why he’s …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

    DPS Announces Leadership Changes Across the State

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes to key leadership positions across the department, which were confirmed by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its meeting today. The changes are a result of personnel …

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