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Focus Malaysia
a day ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Trump attributes Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire to his efforts: Netizens are having none of that
TRUMP has done it again. The president of peace recently grabbed the headlines for claiming his role as a mediator of peace in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict. On Truth Social, Trump said he had spoken with Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. 'I am pleased to announce that, after the involvement of President Donald J Trump, both countries have reached a CEASEFIRE and PEACE,' he said. While he was busy typing all these on Truth Social, we are being served a manifold of headlines, most of which spoke of Palestinians being starved to death. Meanwhile, what about our PMX and his role in this effort? Netizens were flabbergasted by Trump's claim and rightly so. 'Anwar was on the phone day and night trying to settle their argument and this guy was busy to claim it,' said netizen @ilpiaduih on a Malaysiakini post carrying the news. However, @johnnymagoo198 pointed out that Anwar had no leverage to broker any deals unlike Trump. An incredulous netizen by the name of @mohdfaris1998 even asked X AI, Grok, to clarify the situation, and this was Grok's reply: But we have to say, the picture comments were as hilarious as they were sarcastic. To re-cap, Anwar Ibrahim was reportedly said by Al Jazeera that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire. Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met on Monday for ceasefire talks at Anwar's official residence in Malaysia's administrative capital, Putrajaya. And no, the meeting wasn't held in the White House. The Malay Mail further reported Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the US applauds the ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand. 'We are grateful to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his leadership and for hosting the ceasefire talks,' he said in a statement released by the State Department late on Monday. Readers can find more references from our previous articles too, such as this one: Amid trust deficit at home, PMX gets a bouquet for settling Thai-Cambodia border conflict. Meanwhile, the President of Peace will do a lot of good reining in Israel from committing further genocides in Gaza.—July 30, 2025 Main image: BBC
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Heavy vehicles without speed limiters will be grounded from Oct 1, Loke warns
Loke said commercial vehicles without SLDs will fail inspection and be barred from the roads once phased enforcement begins on Oct 1. – Malay Mail photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Commercial vehicles not equipped with a Speed Limitation Device (SLD) will not be allowed on the roads as they will fail vehicle inspections once the phased enforcement of the system begins on Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of the SLD is a crucial step in controlling the speed of heavy vehicles and reducing the risk of fatal accidents, particularly involving buses and lorries, adding that such systems have long been mandatory in European countries and Singapore. 'Although I am aware that some industry players may push back, citing additional costs and so on, when it comes to ensuring road safety, human lives must take precedence. 'I hope all Yang Berhormat will support the government's efforts to ensure smooth implementation. Any opposition should be addressed by making it clear that safety must take priority over costs and business profits,' he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. He was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong), who asked about the impact of SLD enforcement, its cost and maintenance, the implications of system failure and whether other countries have made SLD mandatory. Loke said the enforcement of SLD installation will be carried out in three phases, beginning this October. Phase 1, starting Oct 1, involves the verification of SLD functionality for all commercial vehicles manufactured after Jan 1, 2015. Phase 2, effective from Jan 1, 2026, involves the activation of SLD within the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicles built before Jan 1, 2015. Phase 3 will require the retrofit installation of SLDs (with approval from the Road Transport Department) on any commercial vehicles not already equipped with the system. This phase will be enforced from July 1, 2026. He was responding to the question from Fathul Huzir Ayob (PH-Gerik) on whether the ministry intends to mandate automatic 'cut-off' systems on buses and lorries to limit speed or stop the vehicle if safety rules are ignored. SLD is an automatic speed control system that electronically limits a vehicle's speed through its ECU to regulate speed without shutting off the engine, thereby maintaining operational safety. Loke said the system applies to all commercial vehicles, specifically goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 3,500kg and passenger vehicles with a GVW exceeding 5,000kg and carrying more than eight passengers. To Fathul Huzir's supplementary question regarding the integration of safety systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and real-time monitoring systems alongside the SLD, as well as the introduction of black boxes for commercial vehicles, Loke said the ministry is considering the proposals. He said stakeholder engagement sessions will be necessary to ensure any implementation is carried out efficiently and in an orderly manner. anthony loke commercial vehicles Speed Limitation Device
Rakyat Post
2 days ago
- Rakyat Post
JKM Rescues 20 Kids From ‘'Dirty'' Penang Warehouse Centre
Subscribe to our FREE The Penang State Welfare Department (JKM) rescued 20 children, including a 15-day-old baby girl, from a warehouse and house in Bukit Mertajam on 21 July. A 20-year-old mother, believed to be the biological mother of the baby girl, was also rescued. JKM and the police raided the premises after receiving several reports about suspicious activities in the area. According to The children, 10 boys and 10 girls aged between 15 days and 16 years old, were believed to have been deprived of basic needs such as food, clothing, and safe shelter. The children were left in unsanitary environments. Image: Opalyn Mok/Malay Mail State social development, welfare and non-Islamic religious affairs committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the children and the woman were believed to be of various nationalities. Lim added the children could converse in Mandarin but possessed limited proficiency in the Malay language. Preliminary investigations revealed that 12 children including the baby do not have birth certificates. However, six had valid documents but do not have parents or guardians. Meanwhile, two were handed over to relatives as their legal guardians. The children have been placed in designated safe places after the Bukit Mertajam Court approved temporary custody orders to allow JKM to take the children under its wing. They were also given health checks at the Seberang Jaya Hospital and met with JKM psychologists. As a result of the raid, five local adults were detained and suspected of acting as guardians of the place. State social development, welfare and non-Islamic religious affairs committee chairman Lim Siew Khim (centre) showing photos of the warehouse conditions. Image: Opalyn Mok/Malay Mail Lim shared the office received public complaints since last year but did not find children there during initial checks. JKM had to continuously monitor the premises before taking further action. They observed groups of children entering and leaving the warehouse under suspicious circumstances. The case is still under investigation with a special task force set up to coordinate documentation procedures and to investigate each child's background. The public is advised not to speculate on the case or it'll jeopardise ongoing investigations. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
10 Indians denied entry into Malaysia after arriving at Kuala Lumpur Airport. Here's why
Ten Indian nationals were refused entry into Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) despite the country's ongoing visa-free travel policy for Indian passport holders, MalayMail reported. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) carried out a seven-hour immigration operation at Terminal 1 of KLIA on Friday, targeting passengers from high-risk flights. According to officials, more than 400 travellers were screened during the operation. Of the 99 foreign nationals denied entry, 80 were from Bangladesh, 10 from India, and 9 from Pakistan. All were men, the authorities said. In a statement, AKPS confirmed, 'They were denied as they failed to meet immigration checks, including having suspicious reasons for visiting and travel records.' The agency added that those refused entry were taken through additional documentation procedures before being deported to their home countries as per legal protocols. The checks included background screenings, examination of travel documents, and individual interviews. AKPS said such operations will be carried out regularly to 'curb misuse of social visit passes and prevent human trafficking.' The incident comes shortly after Malaysia extended its visa-free entry scheme for Indian citizens until 31 December 2026. Under the policy, Indian tourists are allowed to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa. The Malaysian government hopes that easing entry requirements will help boost tourism and support economic growth.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Government moves towards total vape ban, says health minister
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Muhammad Yusry, Malay Mail Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images KUALA LUMPUR: The government is working towards a complete ban on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes, or vapes, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad told the Dewan Rakyat on Monday. He said the Ministry of Health is currently studying the matter, which requires a thorough assessment from legal, industry, government revenue, and licensing perspectives before any such policy can be implemented. Dzulkefly said that current regulations only restricted the sale of smoking products at speciality stores while not covering other retail outlets or convenience stores. 'To achieve more comprehensive control, particularly a total ban on the use and sale of electronic cigarettes, a detailed study and further action at the federal level are still required,' he said during Question Time. 'In line with this, the Health Ministry is moving towards a complete ban on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes or vapes to curb this issue more effectively and comprehensively. However, the implementation of such a ban must be carried out carefully.' Dzulkefly was responding to Pokok Sena MP Datuk Ahmad Saad, who had asked about the ministry's position on several state governments' decisions to stop issuing business licences for electronic cigarettes and vapes in their respective states. The minister said he supported Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, Kedah and Pahang in choosing not to license the sale of vape produucts. 'This is in line with public health aspirations and the licensing authority of premises under local councils,' he added. Dzulkefly added that a committee of experts on electronic cigarettes met on July 22 to discuss vape control strategies and ways to strengthen regulations on smoking products. 'Following this, the Health Ministry plans to hold detailed discussions with four key ministries and departments, namely the Finance Ministry, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, and the Attorney General's Chambers,' he added. Dzulkefly said his ministry is currently prioritising a strict regulatory approach to smoking products through the implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. 'This includes requirements for product registration, bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship, controls on sales, and smoking prohibitions in designated no-smoking areas,' he said. - Malay Mail * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
