State will not ban Akmal
KUCHING: Sarawak will not ban Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh from entering the state. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah said it was unnecessary to immediately prohibit individuals from entering Sabah or Sarawak for expressing dissenting opinions. “Why take such measures? If they are Malaysian citizens, they have […]
Urawa banned from Japanese cup after fan rampage
TOKYO: Asian club champions Urawa Red Diamonds have been banned from Japan’s domestic Emperor’s Cup competition next season after their fans rioted following a game last month. A group of Urawa supporters ripped down barriers, shoved over a security guard and threatened opposition fans after a 3-0 loss away to Nagoya Grampus in the last […]
France bans iPhone 12 sales until further notice
GENEVA: France ordered Apple on Tuesday to withdraw its iPhone 12 from sale after tests found that the model was producing radiation levels that exceeded regulatory thresholds, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “Marketing of the iPhone 12 has been halted in France until Apple offers an update for all affected devices,” Minister for Digital Transition and […]
France to ban Abaya overgarment in schools
ISTANBUL: France plans to ban the abaya, a long loose-fitting overgarment worn by some Muslim women, on school grounds, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted the country’s education minister as saying on Sunday. Gabriel Attal told broadcaster TF1 that the government intends to convey “clear rules” to school officials nationwide. Attal also said he wanted to speak […]
Netherlands to ban mobile phones in classrooms
AMSTERDAM: Netherlands is planning to ban mobile phones in classrooms unless they are needed in lessons, according to a regulation the education minister presented to Parliament on Tuesday, reported German news agency (dpa). The ban is to take effect next year. Schools are to draw up individual rules by October, according to Education Minister Robbert […]
TikTok creators file suit challenging Montana ban
WASHINGTON: A group of TikTok creators in the United States have filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana’s ban on the Chinese-developed social media platform, reported German news agency (dpa). Montana became the first US state to block the video-sharing app, when Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law on Wednesday. Five TikTok creators […]
Thailand works with TikTok to combat fake news
The Election Commission of Thailand is collaborating with the short video platform TikTok to disseminate accurate information about the upcoming 2023 general election. Vietnam news agency (VNA) citing local media reported that an election centre will be created on TikTok to handle all misinformation on the platform during the election and campaign for each political […]
5 cosmetic products with scheduled poisons banned
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), under the Ministry of Health (MOH), has cancelled the notification of five cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the banned products are Sweet 13 Skincare Treatment Cream, Ninaskincare Skin Puteh Moisturiser and Skin Dessert Cream, each containing […]
City council to pursue ban on styrofoam packaging
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hopes to continue rolling out its campaign on banning the use of styrofoam packaging at its markets and hawkers centres once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council was currently concentrating on efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. “At the moment, […]
Pakistan bans TikTok for ‘indecent’ content
LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned the video creator application, TikTok, because of immoral content, an official said Friday. “We have received a number of complaints from different segments of the society against immoral and indecent content which is being shared consistently on the social media platform,” PTA spokesperson Khurram Mehran told Anadolu […]
