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The Sun
13 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Mother of Education Minister honoured with Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq award
IPOH: Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor, mother of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, was posthumously awarded the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq award during the Perak Maal Hijrah celebrations. The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, presented the honour to Fadhlina. Siti Zalikhah passed away on June 16, 2024, at Serdang Hospital at the age of 75. Born in Perak, she was a respected figure in Islamic scholarship, serving on the Syariah Review Panel under the National Fatwa Council and the Haj Advisory Committee by Tabung Haji. A syariah lawyer with expertise in Islamic family law, she was also a prolific writer and translator of works by prominent Islamic scholars. Religious personality Sharifah Khasif Fadzillah Syed Badiuzzaman was named the 1447H Maal Hijrah Personality. Both recipients received RM15,000, an umrah package worth RM9,000, a plaque, and a certificate. Additional awards included the Siti Khadijah award (Woman Personality) to Robiah Kulop Hamzah, the Saidina Ali (Youth Personality) award to Muhammad Firdaus Mohamad Suki, and the Asnaf Icon award to Norzita Hamid. Masjid Nurussalam in Gerik received the Al-Quba' award for Best Mosque Management, while Masjid Asy-Syakirin's Muslim Cemetery in Parit Buntar was honoured with the Al-Baqi' Award for Best Muslim Cemetery Management. Each received RM5,000, a plaque, and a certificate. A Special Award was presented to 18-year-old Rafaa Ahmad Muneer, a hafizah and public speaking champion, who received RM5,000, a laptop, a plaque, and a certificate. In Shah Alam, Selangor Royal Council member Tengku Seri Wangsa Diraja Datuk Ramli Tengku Shahruddin Shah was named Selangor Maal Hijrah Personality, receiving RM20,000, a certificate, and a plaque.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Perlis to ban vape sales from Aug 1
Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli said fewer than 50 businesses are expected to be affected by the state-level ban on vape sales. PETALING JAYA : The Perlis government will ban the sale of vape and electronic cigarettes from Aug 1, citing concerns over health and religious matters. Menteri besar Shukri Ramli said fewer than 50 businesses are expected to be affected, and thus, he hopes they would be ready for the transition. Shukri Ramli. 'The state government will provide support to vape traders to help them start new, suitable businesses,' Kosmo quoted him as saying after chairing a state executive council meeting in Kangar today. Shukri said the decision was based on the harmful effects of vape use, particularly among young people. 'The National Fatwa Council has already issued a ruling declaring vape use as haram. The state government is committed to implementing this decision in full,' he said. Perlis joins Johor, Kelantan and Terengganu in imposing a full ban on vape sales. Other states like Melaka, Selangor and Perlis are considering stricter controls because of the rise in vape usage among the youth. However, the ban has triggered pushback from industry players, who argue that state-level restrictions contradict the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). While Malaysia has not imposed a blanket nationwide ban, it is regulating vape products under Act 852. The law bans online and vending machine sales, prohibits retail displays outside specialised stores, and requires product registration and standardised packaging.
