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KUALA LUMPUR, A committee will be established to thoroughly study new pollutants including microplastics that are at risk of affecting human health and the environment in this country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the committee’s function is to identify new pollutants as well as examine actions that can be taken in an integrated manner in terms of enforcement and preventive measures. “What are the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) that need to be in place so that whatever standards are in place now may not be able to protect or cover

KUALA LUMPUR, Government actions, including drafting of legislation, in addressing cyberbullying are expected to be the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat session. According to the Order of Business on the official Parliament website, a question regarding the government’s initiatives in drafting cross-ministerial laws to tackle rampant cyberbullying will be posed by Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) to the Communications Minister during the Minister’s Question Time. Also in the spotlight is the government’s action plan to strengthen the halal industry in line with Malaysia’s goal to become a leader in the international halal market, with a halal export target of RM63.1

KUALA LUMPUR, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today presented the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) 2024 to 14 students of higher learning institutions (IPT) at Istana Negara. Half of the recipients will be pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies, while another half will further their master’s degrees through research. The Public Service Department (JPA), in a statement, said two of the scholars will further their studies at a renowned university abroad, while the rest will continue their studies at local research universities. The PhD students are Nadrahtul Aqilah Mohd Yahya (Imperial College London – Physics), Alyssa April Dellow

KUALA LUMPUR, The proposed establishment of a national health fund is to prepare the country against possible health threats, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the move would ensure no one would be left out in getting treatment if they are infected with a dangerous disease. He said AMR is a condition where drugs such as antibiotics are no longer effective in dealing with an infection. “Imagine the antibiotics that are being used today suddenly become ineffective….this concerns health financing, important that we are financially prepared. “Preparations are necessary as when it comes to

BEIJING, A report from People’s Daily: In recent years, China has been steadily pushing forward the reform of its market access system, one of the fundamental systems underpinning the country’s socialist market economy. By continuously lowering market entry thresholds, increasing transparency of market rules, and creating a fairer market environment, China has fully stimulated the endogenous power and innovation vitality of various business entities. China’s negative list system allows all types of business entities to equally enter industries, fields, and businesses that are not forbidden by the list in accordance with the law, without the requirement for further government approval.