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Universities must stop selling seats, Malaysians deserve fair access — V. Ganabatirau

Malaysia’s public universities must end backdoor paid entry schemes and uphold meritocracy, ensuring hardworking STPM students are not sidelined in favour of money or foreign intake

Clarify matriculation promise to 10A SPM students: are there really enough spaces, student group asks

UM youth association challenges govt's pledge to accommodate all SPM students with 10As in matriculation programme, citing concerns over capacity

Royal scholar shares heartfelt plea for meritocracy shift in education system

A Royal Education Award recipient, M. Nahvin, has made an emotional plea to transform the quota-based education system to a meritocratic one that provides better opportunities for minorities.

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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