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New heart device workshop puts Malaysia on the map for life-saving care

Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang has launched its first training on minimally invasive defibrillator implants, aiming to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest while boosting Malaysia’s role as a regional leader in heart care

Every second counts: Kok pushes for wider AED access to save lives

Move follows worrying rise in heart disease and recent public cardiac emergencies, RENN Asia Wellness and Rotary Club back latest initiative

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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