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- 50% discount on alignment and balancing services<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 April 5, 2023<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","post_title":"myTukar premieres its first Hari Raya short film, Drive","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mytukar-premieres-its-first-hari-raya-short-film-drive","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-05 15:11:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-05 07:11:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=135030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134966,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-04-04 20:19:43","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-04 12:19:43","post_content":"THE Malaysian Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR) has called on the unity government to amend existing laws to introduce regulations for vape products following the decision by the Health Ministry (MOH) to exempt nicotine from the Poisons Act last Friday (March 31).\r\n\r\nFollowing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s announcement in the Dewan Rakyat earlier today, MSHR also understands the government will look to table a new bill at the next Parliament session to regulate all smoking products, including vape products.\r\n\r\nHowever, MSHR believes the wait for Dewan Rakyat to re-commence in May and for the bill to only go through Dewan Negara in July may mean the new law is possibly only going to be ready in 4Q 2023.\r\n\r\n\u201cSince the legislative process takes time, this means that we could potentially see new laws be introduced only later part of this year. As the wait is too long, the government should look into existing laws that can be amended or expanded to include vape products,\u201d commented MSHR\u2019s chairman Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh.\r\n\r\n
Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cFor example, current laws regulating tobacco products are already strict and should be amended to enable vape products to be regulated immediately given that nicotine used in vape products are also derived from tobacco.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis is to ensure safeguards are in place to protect consumers from prohibited ingredients as well as to prevent the products from falling into the hands of children.\r\n\r\n\u201cMSHR stands firm that vape is a less harmful alternative to tobacco and an effective harm reduction strategy. However, allowing easy access to vape products, especially among non-smokers and the under-aged goes against harm reduction principles,\u201d noted Dr Sharifa who is also a Fellow of Tun Fatimah Women Leadership from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia\u2019s (UKM) Faculty of Medicine.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, MSHR also urged the government to develop regulations that will take into consideration the harm reduction potential of vape products.\r\n\r\n\u201cMultiple independent data from local and international researches show that vape has been proven to be less harmful compared to smoking and is effective in assisting smokers to quit smoking,\u201d observed the public health physician and health economics specialist.\r\n\r\n\u201cThese independent researches have also been acknowledged by the UK and New Zealand governments who are spearheading the tobacco harm reduction agenda.\u201d\r\n\r\nAdded Dr Sharifa: \u201cTherefore, in developing the regulations for vape products, the MOH needs to consider the harm reduction potential for vape products so it can be used as an alternative to smoking, especially among people who do not respond to the traditional NRT (nicotine replacement therapy).\u201d \u2013 April 4, 2023","post_title":"MSHR: Amend current laws to regulate vape products","post_excerpt":"THE Malaysian Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR) has called on the unity government to amend existing laws to introduce regulations for vape products following the decision by the Health Ministry (MOH) to exempt nicotine from the Poisons Act last Friday (March 31)","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mshr-amend-current-laws-to-regulate-vape-products","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-04 20:19:43","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-04 12:19:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=134966","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134960,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-04-04 19:43:40","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-04 11:43:40","post_content":"PAYMENTS Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) today announced that it will progress sponsorship of an outstanding female triathlete to compete at the international IRONMAN competition in October this year.\r\n\r\nThis is in line with its strong commitment for gender equity in sports while demonstrating PayNet\u2019s focus on inclusive marketing.\r\n\r\nPayNet had earlier sponsored three female triathletes \u2013 Noor Zakira Zulrimi, 31; Serena Yang Chen Yin, 30; and Teoh Sue Ling, 43 \u2013 to compete in IRONMAN Malaysia 2022 and IRONMAN 7.0 Langkawi on Nov 5 last year.\r\n\r\nOnly Noor Zakira is qualified to compete in the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii on Oct 14 this year.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nPayNet\u2019s sponsorship will be in the form of full \u2018DuitNow\u2019 branded sports apparel kits and part funding Noor Zakira\u2019s expenses to compete in the race in Hawaii. These are expected to enable her to fully focus on conditioning both her physical and mental state for optimal performance.\r\n\r\n\u201cAt PayNet, we have begun our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journey since last year. Gender equity is at the core and extends beyond our own internal DEI to cover our corporate and products branding as well as sponsorships,\u201d commented PayNet\u2019s senior director (commercial division) Khairuan Abdul Rahman.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe are honoured to be given the opportunity to sponsor these amazing women. Their achievements resonate with our brand values of courage, conviction, and grit. It also speaks to levelling the playing field in sports.\u201d\r\n\r\nPayNet which is the nation\u2019s retail payments infrastructure provider that operates household digital payments such as DuitNow, DuitNow QR, MyDebit and JomPAY picked triathlon because of its close association and alignment with PayNet\u2019s own corporate values.\r\n\r\nIRONMAN is an endurance competition that began in 1978 involving long distance running, cycling and swimming. The same courses, distances, challenges and rules apply for both male and female competitors. Women participation began in 1979 and the number of female participants have since grown.\r\n\r\nFor this year, the number of competitive female participants has reached a level to merit its own dedicated race day at the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship as well as in Hawaii. \u2013 April 4, 2023","post_title":"Paynet spotlights successful female triathlete to compete at IRONMAN Hawaii","post_excerpt":"PAYMENTS Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) today announced that it will progress sponsorship of an outstanding female triathlete to compete at the international IRONMAN competition in October this year.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"paynet-spotlights-successful-female-triathlete-to-compete-at-ironman-hawaii","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-04 19:43:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-04 11:43:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=134960","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134919,"post_author":"103","post_date":"2023-04-04 15:53:54","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-04 07:53:54","post_content":"SARAWAK\u2019s iconic Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 will be making a \u201cphysical\u201d comeback from 23-25 June at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching.\r\n\r\nOrganised by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), the annual festival will see musicians and fans of world music from all over the globe congregating, sharing and experiencing different sounds from around the world.\r\n\r\nThe festival\u2019s line-up will feature a total of 199 musicians from 12 countries, across more than three continents to perform a diverse range of music genres, including Grammy Awards winner Gipsy Kings from France who is set to enthral visitors with their pop-oriented music, distantly derived from traditional flamenco and rumba genres.\r\n\r\nOther international performers include Big Mountain from Jamaica, Safi Theatre from Tanzania, Rastak from Iran, Fasylive from Maldives, Afriquoi from the UK, Chatusram from India, Rizal Hadi & Folk from Indonesia and Thai Fusions Sound Band from Thailand.\r\n\r\nThe line-up will also include performers from Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.\r\n\r\n
Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts Ministry Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSpeaking at the launch of the 26th RWMF, state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said while the international performers are no doubt the highlight of the event, the festival also acknowledges the exceptional local performers and bands who have thrived over the years.\r\n\r\n\u201cThey are a testament to the transformative power of music and culture in creating positive impacts on our communities,\u201d he added.\r\n\r\nAbdul Karim further called for music lovers to support local musical talents who will perform at RWMF2023, including Zee Avi, Suk Binie, APU, Nadir, Steve Thornton Band, Sada Borneo, Tuku Kame, Nading Rhapsody, Geng Wak Long, Buloh Berkocak, At Adau, Meruked and Orang Orang Drum.\r\n\r\nSharing the theme of this year\u2019s festival, \u2018REFLECTIONS\u2019, the Minister invited the audience to reflect on the humble beginnings of RWMF, with merely 300 spectators for its first-ever concert back in 1998.\r\n\r\nThe event has now grown to be Sarawak\u2019s \u2018Star Festival\u2019 and internationally renowned platform, recognised as one of the 25 best International Festivals, placing Sarawak in a position to be the Regional Hub for Music Tourism and Performing Arts.\r\n\r\nTargeting more than 20,000 visitors for RWMF2023, STB CEO Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor said the RWMF\u2019s international recognition had expanded from an acclaimed world music platform to being acknowledged as Sarawak\u2019s keystone festival that strongly advocates Responsible Tourism in its quest to become one of the world\u2019s most sustainable, eco-friendly festivals.\r\n\r\n
Sarawak Tourism Board CEO Sharzede Datu Hj. Salleh Askor<\/em>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cReflecting on the course of events 26 years ago, I am glad that STB had undertaken the task and am proud to witness and be part of the growth of RWMF to being recognised as a music festival of international stature,\u201d she remarked.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe look forward to reflecting on the next 25 years as we move towards making the RWMF a platform for Sarawak to push on sustainability and ecotourism for the next generation of music lovers.\u201d\r\n\r\nTicket sales will open on April 15, with ticket prices as follows:\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nFor further information, visit the Rainforest World Music Festival\u2019s official website at www.rwmf.net<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. \u2013 April 4, 2023\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMain pic credit<\/em><\/strong>: Facebook\/<\/em> Rainforest World Music Festival<\/em>","post_title":"Rainforest World Music Festival promises thrilling experience for music lovers","post_excerpt":"Sarawak's iconic Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 will be making a \u201cphysical\u201d comeback from 23-25 June at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"rainforest-world-music-festival-promises-thrilling-experience-for-music-lovers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-04 12:00:35","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-04 04:00:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=134919","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":118},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};
- 50% discount on alignment and balancing services<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 April 5, 2023<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","post_title":"myTukar premieres its first Hari Raya short film, Drive","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mytukar-premieres-its-first-hari-raya-short-film-drive","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-05 15:11:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-05 07:11:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=135030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134966,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-04-04 20:19:43","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-04 12:19:43","post_content":"THE Malaysian Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR) has called on the unity government to amend existing laws to introduce regulations for vape products following the decision by the Health Ministry (MOH) to exempt nicotine from the Poisons Act last Friday (March 31).\r\n\r\nFollowing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s announcement in the Dewan Rakyat earlier today, MSHR also understands the government will look to table a new bill at the next Parliament session to regulate all smoking products, including vape products.\r\n\r\nHowever, MSHR believes the wait for Dewan Rakyat to re-commence in May and for the bill to only go through Dewan Negara in July may mean the new law is possibly only going to be ready in 4Q 2023.\r\n\r\n\u201cSince the legislative process takes time, this means that we could potentially see new laws be introduced only later part of this year. As the wait is too long, the government should look into existing laws that can be amended or expanded to include vape products,\u201d commented MSHR\u2019s chairman Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh.\r\n\r\n