Compound notices totalling RM144,000 issued on first day of smoking ban

The health ministry says a ‘high number’ of smokers were booked at eateries despite being warned and educated since a year ago. KUALA LUMPUR: Many smokers were caught violating the smoking ban at eateries, which came into full force on Jan 1, despite being warned and educated since a year ago. Health director-general Dr Noor […]
Elite Iraqi troops secure US embassy after militia attack

Iraqi army soldiers are deployed in front of the US embassy in Baghdad. (AP pic) BAGHDAD: Elite Iraqi troops deployed to secure the US embassy Thursday, a day after a pro-Iran mob laid siege to it in dramatic scenes that overshadowed months of anti-government grassroots protests. The unprecedented attack on the American mission in Baghdad – […]
Scant regard for smoking ban at eateries, lament Health Ministry officials

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — Despite being warned repeatedly, with education enforcement for 12 months since…
Four robbery suspects nabbed at Sungai Buloh R&R after CCTV footage goes viral

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 2 — Four machete-wielding men who robbed a convenience store in Jalan Tanah…
Thai PM not worried about talk of no-confidence motion
The Thai opposition is expected to file a no-confidence motion after the annual budget debate on Jan 13.
TV3 journalist lodges police report over murder threats
Mohd Ishak claims to have been threatened for his report highlighting the lack of basic ameneties at a religious school in Kuala Terengganu.
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Farhash threatens suit against Zuraida
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Khamenei condemns US, warns Iran will confront threats
IRAN’S supreme leader today strongly condemned deadly US strikes on Iraq and warned his country was…
Many still refuse to abide by smoking ban at eateries
The year-old ban goes into full effect today, but some smokers pleaded ignorance and begged to be let off with a warning.