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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Anti-smoking veteran Subbarow honoured as tobacco control icon
Anti-smoking advocate NV Subbarow being congratulated by health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad at the national tobacco control conference in Cyberjaya today. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN : Veteran anti-smoking advocate NV Subbarow has been honoured as a tobacco control icon for his efforts over three decades to educate the public on the dangers of smoking and substance abuse. The award was presented today by health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad at the World No Tobacco Day celebration in Cyberjaya. Subbarow, who is the education officer of the Consumers' Association of Penang, said the award provided him with renewed motivation to raise awareness, especially among young people, about the dangers of tobacco, vaping, and the use of shisha and drugs such as cannabis. He said his efforts had reached more than 25,000 schoolchildren at primary and secondary levels across the country. 'Some students have come back to tell me they stopped smoking after attending my sessions and that, to me, is a proud achievement,' he said. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader urged the government to impose a full ban on smoking and vaping products, citing serious public health risks and the potential for increased drug dependence. 'These products pose a serious threat and are far too accessible, especially online. With just one click, users can falsely declare they are over 18,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Integrity and quality the key to media success, says FMT chairman
FMT executive chairman Nelson Fernandez says 'technology without content is meaningless'. PETALING JAYA : Media companies should focus on maintaining their integrity and building influence to remain relevant, says FMT executive chairman Nelson Fernandez. Fernandez said this would help companies survive in an industry witnessing stiffer competition and shrinking revenues. Nelson Fernandez ,FMT executive chairman. Media companies faced an uphill battle against the explosive growth of social media platforms, which had taken a lion's share of advertising revenue, he said. They should ensure that their priority remains on producing high quality content. 'We can have all the technology in the world but if you don't get your content right, nobody is going to come and pay attention to you or read you or watch you,' he said at a forum on media and nation-building, held in Cyberjaya on Thursday. Fernandez said that the key to earning the reader's trust lay in being accountable and honest about mistakes made. 'I don't profess to say that FMT does everything right. But if we ever make a mistake, we have no qualms in apologising and admitting that we did it wrong,' he said. 'This whole business of trust is something you earn.' 'We are not in this business to make money because there's not much money to be made. The only currency we have is influence,' he said Fernandez said social media had the power to create overnight sensations. However, 'technology without content is meaningless,' he said. 'We make sure that our content is uniquely Malaysian so that it appeals to our audience.' Khalid Ahmad, former chairman of TV3 and NSTP. Khalid Ahmad, former chairman of TV3 and NSTP, said that media companies should capitalise on the relatively inexpensive media tools to deliver compelling content. He said creativity is needed for a company to stand out in the media landscape. 'In the end, presentation is what matters.' Policy on social media Namanzee Harris, CEO of TV Al Hijrah, urged the government to draft a national policy on social media platforms to ensure local media companies are not held at the mercy of technology companies. Namanzee Harris, CEO of TV Al Hijrah. Namanzee was referring to TikTok's ban on 23 local media accounts in February (later lifted) after they reported on a sexual assault case involving a minor. Namanzee said the incident had exposed the dependence of media companies on social media platforms over which they have no control. 'The idea of needing to go directly to TikTok for answers is deeply concerning. Sustainability in the media sector can only be secured through structured national policy,' Namanzee said, pointing out that countries such as the United States, Indonesia and China were already taking proactive steps.
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Freelance production crew, including ex-cop, arrested for police impersonation during drama shoot
SEPANG, May 27 — Three individuals, including a former police officer, were detained for impersonating police personnel while working on a local drama production. The arrests occurred after a police station chief confronted the suspects during a routine crime prevention patrol near Lakefront Residence, Cyberjaya, on May 25. Selangor police chief Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspects were apprehended while loading items into a vehicle. "Upon inspection, various police-related items, including toy guns, were discovered in the vehicle's trunk," he said during a press conference at the Sepang police headquarters. An investigation revealed that the items, which included police cones, roadblock signs, uniforms, berets, vests, boots, handcuffs, beacon lights, and toy gun replicas ranging from pistols to assault rifles, were used in the film production without official permission from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). The suspects, aged between 29 and 64, were providing freelance acting services to production houses, taking roles as officers conducting police checkpoints or searches. "One of the suspects is a retired sergeant major. They have been active for about four months and were just finishing a filming session at the time of their arrest," Hussein said. Hussein emphasised that the use of PDRM assets without official authorisation, especially for film or drama production, is a serious offence. "Any parties wishing to utilise such assets must obtain approval from Bukit Aman's Corporate Communications Department. "Failure to do so not only violates the law but also risks damaging the credibility of the nation's security institution. PDRM remains committed to upholding the agency's image and preventing its misuse in any context that may mislead the public," he added.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Tesla Model Y 2025 ‘Juniper' deliveries has started across Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The latest Tesla Model Y 2025 aka 'Juniper' has finally hit the roads in Malaysia. Tesla Malaysia has started deliveries for its latest EV model via its Tesla Delivery Centre in Cyberjaya, and Service Centres located in Penang and Johor. According to Tesla, the delivery of the new Model Y marks another milestone for Tesla Malaysia as it continues to promote the switch from ICE vehicles to EV in Malaysia. The Tesla Model Y for 2025 features a redesigned exterior with a full-width lightbar that's inspired by the Cybertruck and Cybercab design. It also carries over most of the latest interior design and features from the upgraded Tesla Model 3. The Model Y comes in two variants and here's the official pricing in Malaysia: > Tesla Model Y RWD – RM195,450 > Tesla Model Y LR AWD – RM242,450 This time, the Stealth Grey colour option is included in the price. Here's the extra cost for other colours: > Pearl White Multi-Coat – RM5,000 > Diamond Black – RM5,000 > Glacier Blue – RM7,500 > Quicksilver – RM11,000 > Ultra Red – RM11,000 Customers can also opt to switch to Black and White Interior with white seats for an additional RM5,000. Meanwhile, upgrading the 19″ Crossflow Wheels to 20″ Helix 2.0 Wheels will cost an extra RM10,000. The base RWD model offers up to 466km of WLTP-rated range and it has a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. Meanwhile, the Long Range AWD version has an extended WLTP-rated range of up to 551km and it does the century sprint quicker at 4.8 seconds. In terms of charging, both Model Y 2025 variants support AC charging up to 11kW. For DC charging, the RWD model supports up to 175kW while the AWD models supports up to 250kW, when plugged to a Tesla Supercharger. For the first batch of customers who placed their new Model Y orders before April, they will be getting the limited Launch Series package. This includes exclusive Launch Series badging on the rear liftgate, puddle light, doorsill plate, charging console wordmark and vegan suede for Black Interior. Meanwhile, Model Y AWD versions will come with Acceleration Boost which cuts down the 0-100km/h time from 4.8 seconds to 4.3 seconds. All Tesla owners in Malaysia can still continue to enjoy free AC charging at 15 Tesla Destination Station with a total of 70 charge points. For quick top ups, there are 14 Tesla Supercharging stations with a total of 64 stalls, which are still priced at a competitive rate of just RM1.19 per kWh. Tesla Malaysia is also running a Refer & Earn programme where Tesla owners and friends can unlock more savings and rewards of up to RM15,000 per year. Tesla customers can enjoy complimentary home charging (Free Tesla Wall Connector) and low interest rate financing with a total incentive of up to RM28,000. — SOYACINCAU
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
MCMC to review big gap in $G coverage among telcos across Malaysia, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, May 17 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will examine the disparity in 4G Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) among telecommunications companies (telcos) in different locations, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said that although Malaysia has achieved an overall 92 per cent 4G CoPA nationwide, coverage levels vary significantly between telcos. 'Some telcos have CoPA as low as 76 per cent, while others go up to 86 per cent,' he told reporters after officiating the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025 celebration here today. Fahmi said he had instructed MCMC to provide detailed reports showing both the national aggregate and individual telco CoPA, broken down by state. 'We want to make sure that when Malaysians pay for Internet packages, they receive coverage across the country - not just in selected areas. We're paying for nationwide access,' he said. Fahmi stressed that 4G services must be available throughout Malaysia, and that the government had been actively working to enhance network-sharing among telcos. 'I've worked hard to get all telcos to participate in network sharing, and we formalised this through a recently published framework,' he said. On another development, Fahmi said the soon-to-be-enforced Online Safety Act (OnSA) 2024 would play a crucial role in holding social media platforms accountable for the content they host, particularly in protecting users from scams and online harm. He emphasised that OnSA would compel platforms to share the responsibility of ensuring a safer digital environment. 'One of the key objectives is to make sure that social media platforms are responsible for the kind of content available on their platforms,' he said. Fahmi also raised concern over the lack of action by major platforms, especially Facebook, in tackling scam and gambling advertisements, despite these being paid content. 'For example, there are many scam and gambling ads, yet Facebook hasn't done enough to remove them - simply because scammers are paying for them,' he said. 'As such, we're waiting for the Online Safety Act to receive royal assent, and once it comes into effect, we believe that the OnSA will play a pivotal role,' he added. Passed by Parliament in December last year, the OnSA will require social media platform providers to meet three core responsibilities: ensuring platform safety, protecting children under the age of 13, and limiting access to harmful content. Platforms will also be required to issue clear user guidelines, including terms of use, and provide mechanisms for users to report harmful or offensive content. — Bernama
