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Sovereignty can’t be outsourced: Why Malaysia’s air power must match its strategic ambitions – A. Azim Idris

As billions in foreign investment pour in, a strong air defence isn’t just a luxury—it’s a quiet guarantee of stability, independence, and a dash of strategic maturity

Kuwait Hornet deal still on the radar, not off the table: RMAF

RMAF chief says while delays and upgrade costs raise questions, the acquisition remains in play as air force continues its evaluation process

Agong’s warning on ‘flying coffins’: A look back at Malaysia’s Skyhawk jet fiasco – A. Azim Idris

Sultan Ibrahim highlighted the costly A-4 Skyhawk deal as a lesson in scrapping the procurement of 30-year-old Black Hawk choppers, urging Malaysia to avoid past failures in defence strategies

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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