New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after Jan. 1, 2009.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Road ban on goods vehicles, speed limit reduction for Aidilfitri 2023 - MOT
The ban will take effect on April 20 and 21 (before Hari Raya) as well as April 24 and 25 (after Hari Raya).
Fri Apr 14 2023
Why a broad US TikTok ban is unlikely to take effect soon
US lawmakers launched two separate bills that allow the president to ban apps like TikTok on grounds they pose a risk to national security.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Japanese gov't approves bill to raise age of sexual consent from 13 to 16 - reports
It will define the circumstances for a violation and get rid of vague explanations, making it possible to take effective criminal action.
Tue Mar 14 2023
New RMT rates to take effect this Sunday - Radzi Jidin
Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said implementing the new rates will benefit 791,477 students nationwide.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Abortion bans in Florida, Mississippi allowed to take effect
The dual developments marks the latest legal setbacks for abortion rights supporters as the US Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.
Wed Jul 06 2022
No time frame set for abolition of mandatory death penalty decision - Wan Junaidi
The government has yet to set a timeframe for the abolition of the mandatory death penalty to take effect.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Some employers, industry players agree to implementation of minimum wage - Saravanan
Some employers and industry players have agreed to the minimum wage policy which will take effect from May 1, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Undi18, automatic voter registration to take effect Dec 15
The implementation of Undi18 and automatic voter registration has been gazetted and will take effect on Dec 15.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Financial aid programme for IPT students, assistance rate for disabled expected next year - Noraini
A new financial aid programme for students of higher learning institutions (IPT) known as KPT IHSAN and an increase in the allowance rate of the BKOKU are expected next year.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Arman Azha sworn in as senator
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has consented to Arman's appointment to take effect from today until Oct 25, 2024.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Thousands rally in Romania against coronavirus restrictions
Thousands of people demonstrated in the main squares of the Romanian capital against new coronavirus restrictions to take effect on Sunday.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Philippines to bar travel from Malaysia, Thailand to curb Delta's spread
The travel restriction will take effect on July 25 and run to July 31.
Fri Jul 23 2021
SC issues new guidelines on offer of shares by unlisted public companies
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has issued new guidelines on offer of shares by unlisted public companies (UPCs) to sophisticated investors which will take effect on Aug 1, 2021.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Lockdown is necessary, expect another round of stimulus - Economists
Economists opine that the total lockdown announced by Muhyiddin which would take effect from June 1 till June 14 is a measure that makes sense to cope with the soaring number of COVID-19 cases.
Fri May 28 2021