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Loke to propose retaining 6% service tax for domestic flights

As service tax is applicable to air tickets, I will discuss with the Finance Ministry about maintaining the rate at 6% for domestic travel,” he said after an event at the AirAsia headquarters here today.

AirAsia to fly between Penang and Kuching, KK again from March 31

Seats are available for booking now from RM119 one-way all-in for Kuching-Penang and RM159 for Kota Kinabalu-Penang.

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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