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Malaysia's Battle Against Adulterated Vape Products: Risks and Solutions
THE emergence of adulterated vape products such as K-Pod, reportedly laced with dangerous psychoactive substances like ketamine, marks a disturbing escalation in Malaysias battle against evolving substance abuse trends, particularly among youths. While it is critical to confront this alarming development, it is equally important to recognise that not all who vape are engaging in drug use. Many individuals, both youth and adults, use vape products legally, some as a means to quit smoking. A broad-brush condemnation of vaping would ignore this nuance and risk driving the issue further underground. Tampered vape liquids are no longer just a health issue;...
Boosting Bilateral Relations: Ahmad Zahid's Key Engagements in New Zealand
WELLINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi continued his official working visit to New Zealand with high-level engagements aimed at boosting bilateral relations. His packed schedule included meetings with key ministers and discussions on indigenous community development, halal industry cooperation, and higher education opportunities. Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as Minister of Rural and Regional Development, began his day with a meeting with New Zealands Minister for Mori Development, Tama Potaka. The discussion focused on policies for indigenous communities and potential collaboration to empower Malaysias Orang Asli. Later, he held bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister David...
Malaysia Clean-Up Day 2024: 100,000 Participants Mobilized with Tzu-Chi Foundation
PETALING JAYA : The Housing and Local Government Ministry is aiming to mobilise 100,000 participants nationwide for this years Malaysia Clean-Up Day, with the support of the Taiwan Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation Malaysia(Tzu-Chi) as a strategic partner. Minister Nga Kor Ming said Tzu-Chis involvement is expected to boost public participation and enhance the impact of the mass gotong-royong initiative, scheduled for Sept 27. This collaboration aligns with our Public-Private-People-Partnership approach, which encourages joint efforts between the government and private sectors, NGOs and the community to deliver more comprehensive support. With Tzu-Chis involvement, I am confident that public participation will be more...
