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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Vape retailers oppose total ban, want stricter enforcement and inclusion in policy talks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Malaysia's vape retail industry is calling for improved enforcement of existing regulations rather than a complete prohibition on the sale of electronic cigarettes, arguing that a blanket ban would not address the root problem. The Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association (MRECA) contends that the real issue behind vape misuse lies in inadequate enforcement against illegal operators, not the presence of licensed retailers. In a statement, the association demanded stronger government action, including proactive raids on unlicensed outlets, stricter monitoring of online sales platforms, and harsher penalties for those who violate the law. MRECA president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas insisted that misuse occurs primarily when illegal sellers are allowed to operate freely without facing consequences. 'Blanket bans will only hurt those who are playing by the rules, while doing nothing to disrupt the illegal market that continues to profit without oversight,' he said. A shop operator arranges e-cigarette products in Sungai Buloh, on October 17, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin Call for inclusion in policy discussions The industry body said it supports the formation of the government's expert committee to study the issue but demanded that retailers be included in policy discussions as key stakeholders. MRECA argued that licensed retailers possess valuable frontline knowledge about market trends, enforcement gaps, and responsible selling practices that should inform any policy decisions. Excluding the legal industry from the policymaking process, the association maintained, will likely result in ineffective outcomes that fail to address the root causes of misuse. This response comes a day after Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced in Parliament that the government is 'moving towards' a complete ban on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes. He noted that six states — Johor, Kelantan, Terengganganu, Perlis, Kedah, and Pahang — have already stopped issuing new business licences for vape products, a move he supported as being in line with public health goals.
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police arrest uncle after toddler mauled to death by dog in Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Police have arrested the uncle of a one year and seven-month-old boy who died believed to have been bitten by a dog in an incident at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh yesterday. Sungai Buloh district police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the 19-year-old suspect, who is an Orang Asli from the Temuan tribe, was arrested under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children Act 2001 at 11.50 am today. 'The results of the autopsy conducted by doctors at the Forensic Department of Sungai Buloh Hospital found that the cause of death was a 'neck injury due to canine mauling' or a vicious dog attack and bite,' he said in a statement today. He also asked the public not to speculate and to contact the Sungai Buloh Police Station Hotline at 03-61561222 or the investigating officer, Insp Mohamad Aizad Abd Azik at 0134861194 if they have information on the case. Yesterday, Mohd Hafiz was reported to have said that a report on the incident at 8.40 am was received from a medical officer at the Sungai Buloh Hospital Emergency Department. He said the child was taken to the emergency zone unconscious and given CPR, but was unresponsive. The victim was confirmed dead at 9.14 am. 'The victim was taken to the hospital by his parents, an Orang Asli couple aged 31 and 29 from Kampung Orang Asli Jalan Hospital,' he said. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
24-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Uncle arrested for negligence over toddler's death in dog attack
Sungai Buloh police said the parents had left the child under the care of the uncle, aged 19, while they were at work. PETALING JAYA : Police have arrested the uncle of a 19-month-old boy who was found dead after a dog attack near his home at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh earlier this week. Sungai Buloh police chief Hafiz Nor said the 19-year-old suspect was detained at 11.50am yesterday for suspected negligence under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. 'A post-mortem by a doctor at the forensic department of Sungai Buloh Hospital confirmed the cause of death was 'neck injury due to canine mauling', indicating a violent attack and bites by dogs,' he said in a statement today. Police began investigating the case following a report lodged by a medical officer from Sungai Buloh Hospital. An initial investigation found the toddler had been left in the care of his uncle while his parents were at work. When they returned, they found the gate open and the child missing. The boy's body was discovered about 20m from the house, surrounded by several dogs.
Malay Mail
23-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Death of Sungai Buloh toddler in suspected dog mauling under Child Act probe, say police
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — A nineteen-month-old boy died, believed to have been mauled by dogs in an incident at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh yesterday. Sungai Buloh District Police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said police received a report on the incident at 8.40 am from a medical officer at the Emergency Department of the Sungai Buloh Hospital. 'The child was brought to the emergency zone unconscious and was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but there was no response. He was pronounced dead at 9.14 am. 'Initial checks revealed scratches and wounds on the victim's head and body,' he said in a statement today. According to him, initial investigations found that the child was brought to the hospital by his parents, an Orang Asli couple aged 31 and 29. 'The couple had just returned from work at about 8.15 am and found the door to their house open. They then discovered their son unconscious about 20 metres from the house, with several dogs near the body,' he said. It is understood that the boy had been under the care of his uncle at the time and was believed to have been sleeping in the living room before he was noticed to be missing. The body was sent to the Forensic Department of Sungai Buloh Hospital for a post-mortem. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. — Bernama
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Zahid says Anwar addressed judicial appointment issues with BN MPs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified issues related to judicial appointments during a meeting with Barisan Nasional MPs, BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. According to Free Malaysia Today, Zahid said the matter was among the issues raised during the one-hour meeting on Friday. 'The king would take into account the personality and background of the prospective appointee when deciding on the matter and we should respect the decision,' he told reporters after opening the Selayang Umno divisional meeting in Sungai Buloh. Zahid said BN held the view that the appointment of the chief justice should not be politicised. He also said BN believed that any royal commission of inquiry into judicial appointments would contradict the government's stance, as stated by law and institutional reform minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina previously said the government would study the best practices of other countries in appointing judges, with preliminary comparative research to be conducted involving the systems in the UK, India, Australia and Singapore. Delays in filling top positions in the judiciary have prompted calls for a public inquiry and a parliamentary hearing. The chief justice and the president of the Court of Appeal have both recently retired. Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Hashim is now serving as acting chief justice, while Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Yusof is the acting Court of Appeal president.
