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News Wrap-up: Straw Ban To Target Traders, Employers Urged To Monitor Foreign Workers

Sep 22, 2018

Straw Ban To Target Traders

The impending ban on plastic straws affecting KL, Putrajaya and Labuan is aimed at traders and not the public. 

The Federal Territories Minister explained the ban will be included in the conditions for business licences from January 1st next year. 

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Straws made from biodegradable material or paper will be provided as alternatives. 

However, exemptions will be given to the handicapped or ill, who need straws and plastic items in their daily lives. 

Employers Urged to Monitor Foreign Workers 

Employers need to keep a closer eye on their foreign workers, as they tend to go for cheap alcohol or even make their own brew. 

This comes after a spate of alcohol poisoning killed about 30 people in the Peninsular, with most of the victims foreign workers.

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The Human Resources Minister has asked employers to conduct checks where their workers live, for safety purposes. 

More than 70 cases of alcohol poisoning have been reported in KL, Selangor and Perak so far. 

No Government Machinery For PD By-Election

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PKR president-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has promised government machinery will not be used in the upcoming Port Dickson by-election. 

As such, he will ensure party leaders campaign in their capacity as PKR members, and not leaders from the Cabinet or state governments.