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Day: January 14, 2025

Day: January 14, 2025

NGOs Back Asbestos Ban, Call for Immediate Implementation

Lai Cheng January 14, 2025 0 Comments
Two NGOs have expressed their support for a complete ban on the use of asbestos in the country, and are urging Putrajaya to implement it immediately. They say the ban would see a decline in asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis and even lung cancer. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and Health and Safety Advisory Centre (Hasac) said the ban would be a progressive...
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Govt mulling total ban on asbestos, says Nik Nazmi

Lai Cheng January 14, 2025 0 Comments
The government is reviewing a proposal to fully ban the use of asbestos, a material still widely used in the country despite its harmful effects on human health, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. "We will assess how this issue is currently managed under existing legislation and policies. If there are gaps, we may need to improve them," the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said...
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Buyer beware: Japan manufacturers urge vigilance as fakes spread at home and abroad

Lai Cheng January 14, 2025 0 Comments
TOKYO – Japanese brands from Canon to Meiji are warning consumers at home and abroad to be vigilant against fakes, amid a proliferation of counterfeits that masquerade as the real thing through social media advertisements or major e-commerce platforms. These are often, but not always, promoted through fake social media ads that tout too-good-to-be-true prices or limited-time-period sales that...
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