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Prof Dr Jeswant Dillon makes history: First Malaysian in AATS

Prof Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon’s historic election as the first Malaysian member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) cements Malaysia’s place on the global cardiothoracic stage — a feat hailed by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad on X as “a lifetime of excellence and service, flying the Jalur Gemilang high and inspiring future generations.”

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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