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FIFA World Cup free-to-air Malaysia

Malaysia risks missing World Cup 2026 as pressure mounts for Free-to-Air broadcast deal

Analysts urge urgent government intervention to secure accessible coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, warning that cost barriers could sideline fans and weaken the nation’s football culture

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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