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KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has banned three cosmetic products after detecting scheduled poisons in them, rendering them prohibited for sale in Malaysia. The cancellations were carried out by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the Ministry. "Mercury is banned in cosmetic products because it can be absorbed into the body and cause kidney damage and nervous system issues. Betamethasone 17-Valerate can thin facial skin, cause irritation, acne, pigmentation changes and increase the risk of systemic absorption, which can be harmful. "Members of the public currently using these cosmetic products are advised to stop using them immediately and seek advice from healthcare professionals if they experience any discomfort or adverse effects.
KUALA LUMPUR: Ahead of major public announcements, the government should make an effort to rationalise the move with the media to set a proper narrative, a deputy minister suggested. Datuk R. Ramanan said each ministry had an in-house corporate communications unit whose role was to ensure effective liaison with the media. Ramanan said it was important for the government not to be complacent when it came to tackling social media. "We have to give a lot of importance to social media and not take it for granted. Previous guests of the Concorde Club, led by Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, have included senior ministers and government leaders.
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Latif Latif, 24, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to trafficking a commercial quantity of cocaine – which is punishable by a mandatory jail term. They seized deal bags of coke, a small safe, four phones, a set of scales as well as $380 cash. In sentencing on 5 July, judge Gabriele Cannon noted there was no direct evidence of Latif selling cocaine but it was “obvious” that was his motivation. However there was not much evidence for this, Judge Cannon said. Judge Cannon noted Latif was anxious about being potentially deported as a result of his crime.
Adam Peaty has questioned the legitimacy of China's victory in the men's 4x100 metres medley relay - warning Olympic officials to 'wake up and do your job'. 'One of my favourite quotes I've seen lately is that there's no point winning if you're not winning fair,' Peaty said. Peaty said: 'If you touch and you know that you're cheating, you're not winning. 'But I think to the people that need to do their job - wake up and do your job. I don't know you can't lie to your heart but if it wants it, it wants it.'
Bangladesh Prime Minister resigns after weeks of student-led protestsBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country on Monday, media reports said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago. Here are details of the protests and their history:CALLS FOR HASINA TO STEP DOWNThe ‘Students Against Discrimination’ group, which was at the forefront of last month’s job quota protests, is leading the latest demonstrations. The protests to reform the quota system paused after the Supreme Court scrapped most quotas on July 21. The protesters blame Hasina’s government for the violence during the protests in July. Hasina blamed the BNP for instigating anti-government protests that rocked Dhaka ahead of the election and left at least 10 people dead.
An alleged child rapist is fighting extradition to Cyprus – claiming the island he visited on holiday is too dangerous. Mohammed Latifi, 19, had flown to Ayia Napa last year before he 'kidnapped' a 13-year-old he met on a beach. Now he is fighting extradition back to Cyprus claiming 'his life will be in danger' from its Turkish community, as he is a Kurd. Pictured: Ayia Napa, Cyprus (stock)Cypriot authorities, represented at Westminster Magistrates Court by Amanda Bostock, said Latifi arranged to meet the girl at his apartment. Judge Matson noted in her ruling: 'Latifi said he did not feel safe going to Cyprus as a Kurdish person.
JP Morgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon has some advice for the next US president as the country navigates through a 'perilous time.' 'Deeply divided, our nation now faces both challenging domestic issues and perhaps the most complicated geopolitical situation since World War II,' Dimon, 68, wrote. 'We may be at an inflection point that will determine the fate of the free and democratic world for decades. Dimon suggested the next president should bring in political opponents to work in his administration, as well as figures from the private sector. He has long argued that the U.S. must continue to hold its leadership role in the West, or it will eventually cede that role to China as an authoritarian superpower.
Omanyala failed to advance from this semi-final after he finished a distant eighth to miss out on the automatic and non-automatic places for the final. Ferdinand Omanyala (second from left) competes in the men's 100m semi-final at the 2024 Olympics in Paris on August 4, 2024. What Omanyala said after Paris 2024 lossOmanyala has shared an uplifting message on his social media channels despite the setback,"Whatever you’re facing right now—it’s not the end of your story. How Lyles beat Thompson to Olympic titleThe Jamaican thought he had won it, but Noah Lyles was awarded the win after the photo finish. Tuko.co.ke reported that Lyles beat Thompson by mere nanoseconds to raise his Olympic dream.
Despite being portrayed as either disillusioned, manipulated troublemakers or idealistic agents, youth citizens exhibit a rich identity rooted in social practices. We wondered: from the vantage point of African youth, what does it mean to be a good citizen? Voting: Youth in our study spent little time describing good citizenship as voting, advocating or protesting. Protesting unfair economic practices reflected the need for money to help family or neighbours in need, an act of good citizenship. The bottom lineThree years of fieldwork in the three countries revealed that youth citizenship is distinct.
Nigeria's president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for calm amid violent protests over government policies and the cost of living crisis. Rights group Amnesty International has accused security forces of killing at least 13 demonstrators in the first day of protests on Thursday. Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday called for nationwide protests to cease and for "bloodshed" to end after security forces cracked down on rallies spurred by economic hardship. In many places the protests have eased since Thursday, but organisers said Tinubu's speech would not persuade them to leave the streets. Damilare Adenola, leader of the Take It Back group organising protests in the capital Abuja, said the president had "no right to halt the expression of aggrieved citizens".
From a hundred nominees, Kenyans chose 10 creatives as winners of the TUKO.co.ke Entertainment Award 2024. The Second Edition of the TUKO.co.ke Entertainment Awards has finally concluded, and Kenyans have spoken, choosing their favorite stars to shine the brightest. Claudia Naisabwa was voted the Most Fashionable Celebrity during the TUKO Entertainment Awards 2024Source: OriginalThis award celebrates the incredible talent and creativity that Kenya has to offer. “Good work deserves recognition, and the TUKO.co.ke Entertainment Award is our way of highlighting the great talent that Kenya has to offer. Says Victor Otengo, Head of Entertainment at TUKO.co.ke, "We thank our readers and the nominees for their enthusiastic participation.”About TUKO.co.ke Entertainment AwardsThe TUKO.co.ke Entertainment Awards are a testament to Kenya's thriving creativity and talent, providing a platform for recognition and celebration of the nation’s entertainment industry.
Four people died Monday afternoon in a road accident that occurred at Katakala area in Narok county. "Traffic police in the area were able to quickly rush to the scene," National Police Service (NPS) spokesperson Resila Atieno said. This represents a 2.82 per cent increase in road crash fatalities recorded during the same period last year. There were over 11,502 road crashes recorded over the same period last year during which period 9,874 fatalities were recorded. Between July 1, to July 7, 2024, a total of 101 road fatalities were reported across the country.
A trader at Nairobi’s Nyamakima has joined the millionaire club after winning Ksh1 million in the ongoing KachingChing na Coke campaign. “I was catching up on updates on Facebook when I saw a post about the KachingChing na Coke promotion. The #KachingChingnaCoke promotion aims to distribute Ksh 163 million to over 2 million winners by the end of the campaign in August. “The main reason behind the KachingChing na Coke promotion is to directly impact our consumers considering the current economic challenges. Read: Jobless Painter Who Returned to the Village Wins Sh1 Million>>> How Babu Owino Spent Ksh15 Million to Win SONU Seat
