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aviation industry

CAAM to take over Mavcom’s aviation regulatory duties from Aug 1

Transition follows dissolution of Mavcom under Act 856; public platforms like FlySmart to remain operational

End of an era: Ex-Malaysia Airlines A380 faces dismantling in French scrapyard

Once a long-haul icon, the superjumbo is being dismantled for prized components as the airline modernises its fleet with fuel-efficient jets

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Malaysia Airlines and the return to chocks: Safety, statistics, and perception – Capt. Kamil

Why does MAS face scrutiny while other carriers remain unchallenged?

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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.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.