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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police urge Umno Youth to cancel protest over flag gaffe, Akmal delays ‘class'
SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 10 — Police have reportedly advised Umno Youth not to proceed with its planned protest in Kepala Batas over a viral incident involving the Malaysian flag being displayed upside down at a hardware store here. According to a Malaysiakini report, acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin stressed that the man involved had already been arrested and that an investigation paper would be submitted to the state prosecutor's office with a recommendation to charge. 'We suggest that they do not proceed with it because the police have already taken appropriate action,' he was quoted as saying. Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh later announced that he was postponing his plan to 'teach' the store owner how to display the Jalur Gemilang 'As the police have made an arrest, and the apek who flew the Malaysian flag upside down will be charged tomorrow, we will give space to the prosecution to carry out the legal process, thus, the 'class' will be postponed,' he said on Facebook. He urged prosecutors and the court to punish the accused severely, warning that a light sentence would embolden others to disrespect the national flag. This follows the incident in Penang in which a hardware store owner was arrested for allegedly hoisting the Jalur Gemilang upside down, after a 20-second video of the act was widely shared online. Akmal had earlier announced plans to hold a protest at the store tomorrow, saying he and his supporters intend to 'teach' the owner how to properly display the national flag. The store owner, identified as Feng Jin Zhen, reportedly told Chinese-language daily Kwong Wah Yit Poh that he was measuring an iron pole to hoist the flag, did not realise its position, and corrected it immediately upon noticing.
Malay Mail
07-08-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Penang targets diners and eateries in smoking crackdown, 2,647 fines issued so far
SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 7 — Penang is stepping up enforcement against smoking at eateries, targeting both patrons and restaurant-operators who fail to display no-smoking signs or provide smoking facilities. Penang state exco for health, youth and sports Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said the state health department is increasing its manpower to strictly enforce the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). 'The state health department will ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations and smoking bans at eateries and restaurants,' he said after attending a Clean and Smoke-Free Premises Walkabout (BeBas) at the Bandar Cassia R&R Food Court and Batu Kawan Borealis Commercial Centre here today. He said BeBas not only focuses on enforcement against smoking in non-smoking premises, but also aims to encourage community involvement in ensuring adherence to food hygiene rules and smoking bans. 'Premises found to be clean and compliant with specific criteria will be recognised with the Clean and Safe (BeSS) certification,' he added. As at August 5, a total of 2,647 fines have been issued for smoking offences in eateries across Penang. Another 137 notices were issued to premise owners for failing to display no-smoking signs and for providing smoking facilities within their premises. Gooi said food hygiene and smoking-related enforcement should not rest solely with the health department or Health Ministry, but should involve a whole-of-government approach in implementing Act 852 and the Food Act 1983. 'We also urge professional bodies, NGOs, traders' associations and all levels of society to continue supporting efforts to enhance food safety and promote smoke-free environments,' he said.
