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
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
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
U.S. announces new Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire as fighting persists
The latest ceasefire is due to take effect at 8 a.m. local time (12 a.m. EDT) on Oct. 26.
Mon Oct 26 2020
US withdrawal from WHO to take effect July 2021 - UN
After more than 70 years of membership, the United States moved to quit the WHO after Trump accused it of becoming a puppet of China amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Malaysia's movement control order: Singapore hopes for some flexibility
As the clock is ticking to the deadline for Malaysia's movement control order to take effect by midnight tonight, Singapore is hoping to be given more time.
Tue Mar 17 2020
More states seek to halt Trump's new travel ban in court
The new travel order, which is set to take effect on March 16, replaced a more sweeping ban issued on Jan. 27 that caused chaos and protests at airports.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Companies Bill 2015 to take effect next year
The Companies Bill 2015 will replace the current Companies Act 1965.
Tue Sep 06 2016