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Ex-hockey international Arrifin named new Sports Commissioner

Two-year appointment sees ex-national player succeed Suhardi Alias, becoming only the second former athlete to hold the post since 1982

NSC appoints new deputy director-generals, Jefri and Arrifin

The National Sports Council (NSC) has appointed Jefri Ngadirin and Arrifin Mohd Ghani as their new deputy director-generals, effective today.

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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