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The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perlis bans vape sales effective Aug 1
KANGAR: The sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vape will be banned in Perlis effective Aug 2, said Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. Mohd Shukri said this decision was made based on the ban on the use of vape, which was deemed haram through the decision of the Perlis State Fatwa Committee regarding e-cigarettes in 2022. 'In this regard, vape traders (in Perlis) must be ready to find new businesses, as their licences and business operations will be halted (starting Aug 1),' he said at a press conference after chairing the exco meeting at the State Legislative Assembly Complex here today. Mohd Shukri said that although it is not possible to completely curb the use of vape, he is optimistic that banning the sale of e-cigarettes will save young people from getting caught up in using vape. He said the local authorities (PBT) will conduct monitoring and enforcement operations on business premises selling vape after Aug 1. Meanwhile, Mohd Shukri said Visit Perlis Year 2024-2025 will continue until next year to align with the federal government's organisation of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). 'We hope that tourist arrivals in Perlis will increase with Visit Malaysia Year going on concurrently, and that it will bring many benefits to the people of Perlis. 'I urge the people of Perlis to welcome tourists to boost the economy and to treat all tourists who come to Perlis perfectly,' he said, adding that the number of tourists entering the state last year had met the target of around 3.5 million people. He added that the state government might add new suitable tourism programmes in addition to the existing Visit Perlis Year 2024-2025 programmes to attract more tourists to the state next year.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Perlis bans vape sales effective Aug 1
KANGAR: The sale of e-cigarettes or vapes will be banned in Perlis effective Aug 1, says Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. Mohd Shukri said the decision was made as the use of vapes was deemed haram through the decision of the Perlis State Fatwa Committee regarding e-cigarettes in 2022. "In this regard, vape traders (in Perlis) must be ready to find new businesses, as their licences and business operations will be halted (starting Aug 1)," he said at a press conference after chairing the exco meeting at the State Legislative Assembly Complex on Wednesday (May 14). Mohd Shukri said that although it is not possible to completely curb the use of vapes, he is optimistic that the ban would keep youths from getting caught up in the use of such devices. Local authorities will conduct monitoring and enforcement operations on business premises selling vapes after Aug 1. Meanwhile, Mohd Shukri said Visit Perlis Year 2024-2025 would continue until next year to align with the federal government's organisation of Visit Malaysia 2026. "I urge the people of Perlis to welcome tourists to boost the economy and to treat all tourists who come to Perlis perfectly," he said. – Bernama
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perlis ruler urges continued efforts to maintain zero hardcore poverty status
KANGAR: Perlis has achieved zero hardcore poverty status based on the national poverty database e-Kasih as of Dec 31 last year, joining four other states that have successfully eradicated hardcore poverty, said the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said a range of initiatives and business grants had been provided to communities as a bridge to help them take the first step out of the cycle of poverty. His Royal Highness urged the Menteri Besar, state assemblymen and the Perlis government to keep meeting the people on the ground to make sure hardcore poverty stays at zero and to help the people break free from poverty. 'I also call on all government agencies and NGOs (non-governmental organisations) that have grants or assistance programmes to intensify their efforts, proactively seek out suitable participants interested in starting businesses, and guide them so that together we can further develop our state,' Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said. His Royal Highness said this when opening the Perlis State Legislative Assembly sitting at the State Assembly Complex here today. Also in attendance was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil were also in attendance. Highlighting the state's progress, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin noted that Perlis has witnessed significant development recently, buoyed by its growing appeal to tourists under the Visit Perlis Year 2024–2025 campaign. Last year alone, Perlis welcomed 2.99 million visitors from within and outside Malaysia, reflecting the remarkable progress of the state's tourism products and industry. 'This growth has had a positive impact on the food and hospitality sectors. I am proud of my subjects who have seized the opportunity to build beautiful and uniquely designed hotels and homestays,' His Royal Highness said. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin also congratulated the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) for becoming one of 18 local authorities awarded the Smart City Malaysia Level 1 status, 'Smart City Early Adopter', on Oct 28 last year. 'This recognition is only the beginning. Perlis will next aim for full smart city status across four levels: Early Adopter, Developing Smart City, Leading Smart City and Visionary Smart City,' the Perlis Ruler said.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perlis ruler calls to maintain zero hardcore poverty status
KANGAR: Perlis has achieved zero hardcore poverty status based on the national poverty database e-Kasih as of Dec 31 last year, joining four other states that have successfully eradicated hardcore poverty, said the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said a range of initiatives and business grants had been provided to communities as a bridge to help them take the first step out of the cycle of poverty. His Royal Highness urged the Menteri Besar, state assemblymen and the Perlis government to keep meeting the people on the ground to make sure hardcore poverty stays at zero and to help the people break free from poverty. 'I also call on all government agencies and NGOs (non-governmental organisations) that have grants or assistance programmes to intensify their efforts, proactively seek out suitable participants interested in starting businesses, and guide them so that together we can further develop our state,' Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said. His Royal Highness said this when opening the Perlis State Legislative Assembly sitting at the State Assembly Complex here today. Also in attendance was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil were also in attendance. Highlighting the state's progress, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin noted that Perlis has witnessed significant development recently, buoyed by its growing appeal to tourists under the Visit Perlis Year 2024–2025 campaign. Last year alone, Perlis welcomed 2.99 million visitors from within and outside Malaysia, reflecting the remarkable progress of the state's tourism products and industry. 'This growth has had a positive impact on the food and hospitality sectors. I am proud of my subjects who have seized the opportunity to build beautiful and uniquely designed hotels and homestays,' His Royal Highness said. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin also congratulated the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) for becoming one of 18 local authorities awarded the Smart City Malaysia Level 1 status, 'Smart City Early Adopter', on Oct 28 last year. 'This recognition is only the beginning. Perlis will next aim for full smart city status across four levels: Early Adopter, Developing Smart City, Leading Smart City and Visionary Smart City,' the Perlis Ruler said.
