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The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Local woman foiled smuggling health products worth RM4,000 in Kedah
PUTRAJAYA: The Bukit Kayu Hitam Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) successfully intercepted a local woman attempting to smuggle four unregistered health products at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) in Kedah. The products, estimated to be worth RM4,460, were suspected of containing scheduled poisons under the Poisons Act 1952. According to an AKPS statement, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) referred the seized items to the Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division, Ministry of Health (MOH) for further action. 'The inspection found that the health products in question were not registered with the Drug Control Authority (PBKD) and were suspected of containing poisons controlled under the Poisons Act 1952,' the statement read. AKPS confirmed that the confiscated goods would undergo forfeiture and disposal procedures, while investigations into the woman involved would proceed under existing legal provisions. 'AKPS will not compromise with any party attempting to smuggle prohibited goods that could threaten public safety and health,' the agency emphasized. The statement also revealed that this year alone, the MOH has seized goods worth RM32,986, including seven items worth RM2,640 in January, 18 items worth RM25,116 in March, and seven items worth RM5,230 in July. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Undeclared health products seized at Thailand border
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) has seized unregistered beauty products during a routine inspection at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex in Bukit Kayu Hitam. In a statement on Monday (July 28), the agency said the seizure took place at 3.30pm on Sunday. 'Checks revealed that four health-related products brought in by a woman had not been registered with the Drug Control Authority and were suspected of containing controlled substances under the Poisons Act 1952,' the agency said. The seized items were estimated to be worth RM4,460. 'Further action includes the disposal of the products and investigations into the individual concerned in accordance with existing laws. 'MCBA will not tolerate any attempts to smuggle restricted items that could pose a threat to public health and national security,' it added.
Dubai Eye
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform
The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system. The government said the proposed changes were part of an effort to boost public trust in democracy and would align voting rights across Britain, where younger voters already participate in devolved elections in Scotland and Wales. "They're old enough to go out to work, they're old enough to pay taxes ... and I think if you pay in, you should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on, which way the government should go," Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ITV News. The change will require parliamentary approval, but that is unlikely to present an obstacle because the policy was part of Starmer's election campaign last year which gave him a large majority. Despite that win, Starmer's popularity has fallen sharply in government after a series of missteps set against a difficult economic backdrop. His party sits second in most opinion polls behind Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK Party. A poll of 500 16 and 17 year-olds conducted by Merlin Strategy for ITV News showed 33 per cent said they would vote Labour, 20 per cent would vote Reform, 18 per cent would vote Green, 12 per cent Liberal Democrats and 10 per cent Conservative. There are about 1.6 million 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK, according to official data. Just over 48 million people were eligible to vote at the last election, in which turnout fell to its lowest since 2001. The next election is due in 2029. Research from other countries has shown lowering the voting age had no impact on election outcomes, but that 16-year-olds were more likely to vote than those first eligible at 18. "Voting at 16 will also help more young people to cast that all-important, habit-forming vote at a point when they can be supported with civic education," said Darren Hughes, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society. The reforms would also expand acceptable voter ID to include UK-issued bank cards and digital formats of existing IDs, such as driving licences and Veteran Cards. A more automated system will also be introduced to simplify the process of registering to vote. To tackle foreign interference, the government plans to tighten rules on political donations, including checks on contributions over 500 pounds (AED2,460) from unincorporated associations and closing loopholes used by shell companies. 'By reinforcing safeguards against foreign interference, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and protect them for future generations,' democracy minister Rushanara Ali said in a statement.
ARN News Center
17-07-2025
- Politics
- ARN News Center
UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform
The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system. The government said the proposed changes were part of an effort to boost public trust in democracy and would align voting rights across Britain, where younger voters already participate in devolved elections in Scotland and Wales. "They're old enough to go out to work, they're old enough to pay taxes ... and I think if you pay in, you should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on, which way the government should go," Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ITV News. The change will require parliamentary approval, but that is unlikely to present an obstacle because the policy was part of Starmer's election campaign last year which gave him a large majority. Despite that win, Starmer's popularity has fallen sharply in government after a series of missteps set against a difficult economic backdrop. His party sits second in most opinion polls behind Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK Party. A poll of 500 16 and 17 year-olds conducted by Merlin Strategy for ITV News showed 33 per cent said they would vote Labour, 20 per cent would vote Reform, 18 per cent would vote Green, 12 per cent Liberal Democrats and 10 per cent Conservative. There are about 1.6 million 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK, according to official data. Just over 48 million people were eligible to vote at the last election, in which turnout fell to its lowest since 2001. The next election is due in 2029. Research from other countries has shown lowering the voting age had no impact on election outcomes, but that 16-year-olds were more likely to vote than those first eligible at 18. "Voting at 16 will also help more young people to cast that all-important, habit-forming vote at a point when they can be supported with civic education," said Darren Hughes, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society. The reforms would also expand acceptable voter ID to include UK-issued bank cards and digital formats of existing IDs, such as driving licences and Veteran Cards. A more automated system will also be introduced to simplify the process of registering to vote. To tackle foreign interference, the government plans to tighten rules on political donations, including checks on contributions over 500 pounds (AED2,460) from unincorporated associations and closing loopholes used by shell companies. 'By reinforcing safeguards against foreign interference, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and protect them for future generations,' democracy minister Rushanara Ali said in a statement.
Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Two Sarawakian buddies win over RM15 mln Magnum 4D Jackpot 1
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Bernama photo KUCHING (July 10): Two Sarawakians jointly won a staggering RM15,460,492 from the Magnum 4D Jackpot 1 on June 21. The friends are not frequent players but join in when the jackpot amount reaches an exciting peak, Magnum 4D said in a statement today. 'We usually only play when we see the jackpot is high,' said one of the winners. 'Sharing the cost makes it more manageable and still gives us the thrill.' The friends watched the live draw separately and each noticed that two of their selected numbers had already appeared in the Special Prize category. Then came the big moment when one of their numbers emerged as the third prize, followed by the second number taking first prize. Both friends have exciting plans for their winnings. One of the winners shared that he now has the confidence and financial boost to finally move forward with buying a home, a goal that once felt out of reach. The friends bought the winning numbers from an outlet at Jalan Green here. Jackpot 1 Jalan Green lead magnum 4D
