Malaysia's 24-hour eateries urged to cut hours to tackle obesity concerns, but locals lack appetite for change
by CNA
CNA— Residents and MPs have pushed back against the Consumers Association of Penang’s (CAO)'s bid, saying the all-night food establishments, such as Muslim-Indian mamaks, are part of Malaysia’s food culture and cater to frontline workers.
www.thestar.co.uk—Local Women’s Charity and PCSO Team up to Tackle Exploitation. The first meeting held at YWCA Yorkshire’s Peile House recently, brought together partners working in womens’ health, mental health, housing, drug and alcohol and probation services. Professionals from Sheffield agencies met to share knowledge, data and learning relating to the sexual exploitation and grooming of women and girls in North Sheffield. The group’s remit is to strengthen partnership working by building a localised directory of services and supports ready to share information and...
Bloomberg.com—Fed’s Powell Urges Patience Given Lack of Inflation Progress. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank needs to be patient as it awaits more evidence that high interest rates are curbing inflation, doubling-down on the need to keep borrowing costs elevated for longer.
The Scottish Sun—Huge opening hours change coming to Glasgow pubs – check if your local is affected. PUBS and bars in Glasgow are now able to stay open until 1am as part of a major licensing shake-up. Over 50 venues in the city submitted applications to stay open later under a new pilot scheme ear