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aid distribution

No need to rush, SARA credit valid until end-2025 as MyKasih system stabilises: Treasury

The Finance Ministry says transaction capacity has been boosted to 15,000 at one time, assuring recipients that aid can now be redeemed smoothly at over 7,300 outlets nationwide

MyDigital ID to facilitate aid distribution during crisis

The implementation of the National Digital Identity, or MyDigital ID, among Malaysians will facilitate the verification and distribution of aid during crises or natural disasters, thus ensuring immediate and accurate assistance reaches those in need.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal