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#Environmental enforcement corruption

RM2,000 to RM50,000: the price of evading environmental law

Six individuals, including a company owner, have been remanded by the Selangor MACC over alleged cash bribes paid to avoid enforcement action under environmental laws, highlighting how relatively modest sums can derail regulatory oversight

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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