Branson Outreach director Anita Williams testified about alleged unsafe conditions at several local motels (including claims that Red Roof Inn and Easy Motel lacked current licenses), called for stricter penalties and better use of bond insurance, and urged state-level clarification of lodging vs residence authority.

City officials and health staff described legal limits after the governor's order and discussed drafting a city ordinance, spot checks and licensing penalties as ways to enforce Springfield's kratom ban while coordinating with prosecutors.

Legislators authorize funds for health boards and solid waste management in the district

PUTRAJAYA, June 1 (Bernama) — A total of 34,903 enforcement activities related to the compliance with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) have been carried out, with 683,704 premises inspected nationwide as of April 30. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that through the enforcement efforts, 233,831 compound notices were issued for compoundable offences and 4,226 investigation papers were opened for non-compoundable violations. “As for prosecution actions in court, 398 cases are still under prosecution and 204 cases have been completed with fines totalling RM1,189,100,” it said in a statement today. The ministry said […]