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Rakyat Post
8 hours 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
13 hours 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
16 hours 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
Focus Malaysia
a day ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Reflections from a Chinese Malaysian who attended the 'Turun Anwar' rally
Letter to Editor I WAS one of those minority non-Malays who attended the 'Turun Anwar' rally last Saturday. Crowd size debates aside, it was a success. Peaceful, orderly, and held with purpose. But if we are being honest, something was missing, and it was not just the numbers. What stood out most to me was the diversity, or in this case, the lack of it. I have been attending rallies since the Bersih days. Back then, the streets were filled with Malaysians from all walks of life and different backgrounds. The vibes were euphoric and there was a festival-like atmosphere to it. You felt like you were part of something bigger. At 'Turun Anwar', that multiracial spirit was hardly there. As a Chinese Malaysian, I could not help but notice how few non-Malays were present. This is not a criticism of those who stayed home, but a reflection of how disconnected they feel from today's opposition. A key part of this disconnect lies with the opposition leadership. For a movement to feel national, its leaders must sound national too. Instead, we are left with someone who once openly declared himself 'Malay first'. That statement, though made years ago, continues to shape public perception. It is difficult to expect broader support when the top opposition figure still carries the weight of that remark. This is not a personal attack on Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin but it is fair to say that many Malaysians do not see him as a leader for all. His passivity as head of the country's opposition bloc stood in stark contrast from the passionate leadership that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had portrayed when the latter was leading the charge to bring down Barisan Nasional. Anwar's fiery speeches and how he was victimised by state apparatus such as going to jail, captured the imaginations of Malaysians. As head of the opposition coalition, Muhyiddin was content with rehashing media statements. Sadly, most non-Malays do not relate to the eighth prime minister, especially with several court cases hanging over his head and a son-in-law who is on the run. The opposition needs someone who can bring all Malaysians together with credibility and vision. Malaysia deserves an opposition that is inclusive, forward-looking, and unafraid to lead. Until then, many of us will stay away from such rallies and for better or worse, opt for the lesser of the two evils. Unless, of course, a new figure steps forward to change the conversation. ‒ July 28, 2025 Sebastian Ong Cheras, Kuala Lumpur The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Focus Malaysia. Main image: Malay Mail/Firdaus Latif
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Malaysia turns away 10 Indians from airport despite visa-free entry. Here's why
Ten Indian nationals were denied entry into Malaysia this week, despite the country's ongoing visa-free entry facility for Indian passport holders. Malaysia denied entry to 10 Indian nationals this week (Representational image) Malaysia's immigration authorities said the group of Indians was among 99 foreign travellers blocked from entering the country on Monday at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, as per a report in Malay Mail. Why were 10 Indians denied entry to Malaysia? According to a statement from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), the rejections followed a special seven-hour operation targeting high-risk flights. The agency said over 400 passengers were screened during the operation. Of those denied entry, 80 were Bangladeshi nationals, 10 Indian, and nine Pakistani. All were men. Authorities cited 'suspicious travel history' and unclear reasons for visiting Malaysia as the main grounds for denying entry. The individuals underwent further documentation checks, including background screening and interviews, before being deported as per legal procedures. The AKPS said such operations will be conducted regularly to curb misuse of social visit passes and prevent human trafficking. Interestingly, the incident comes even as Malaysia has extended its visa-free entry facility for Indian tourists until 31 December 2026. The move is part of Malaysia's broader push to boost tourism ahead of its chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026. (Also read: Travel vlogger's rant on Indian passport goes viral: 'Har jagah entry denied')
