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Harsher penalties won’t stop child sex offences, lawyers warn amid RM30,000 bail outrage

Experts say emotional calls for stricter punishment fail to tackle root causes, while courts balance victim protection and accused’s rights

Bar Council, judiciary to work on reviving e-bail system

Legal fraternity concerned that sudden termination of e-Jamin will have severe impact on accused persons, particularly from B40 group

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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

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor