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  • Sunday, 25 Sep 2005

14-DAY LOSS: (Sept 21) Next year, in addition to having to pay fines, driving licences can immediately be withheld for 14 days if serious offences are committed. The offences include reckless and dangerous driving, careless and inconsiderate driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, beating traffic lights, and exceeding the speed limit by at least 40kph.  

BIRD FLU WARNING: (Sept 19) The authorities are on the alert for any sign of the avian flu spreading from neighbouring countries following reported outbreaks in Indonesia. The risk of the flu spreading here is very low as Malaysia did not import any poultry from Indonesia, said Veterinary Services Department director-general Datuk Dr Hawari Hussein.  

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