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Selangor FC lead M-League’s World Cup count, set for up to RM2m FIFA windfall

Selangor FC top the M-League with the most players bound for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, putting the Red Giants in line for a potential RM2 million payout under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme, a reward the club says reflects years of investment in player development and welfare

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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