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Samsul Kamal Ariffin

Fewer brands, stronger industry: vape body says cuts show progress, not collapse

With vape brands in Malaysia dropping from over 3,000 to fewer than 400, industry advocates say the change signals better regulation, not a looming collapse — and warn that a total ban could drive users back to cigarettes

Vape crackdown ‘long overdue’, says industry group

MOVE says enforcement blitz is key to cleaning up drug-laced vapes and restoring public trust in the industry

Vape group: So we followed the rules… and now you want to ban us?

MOVE slams Health Ministry for sending mixed signals by taxing, registering, then threatening to outlaw vape products

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach