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January 1

Selangor assessment tax to rise 25% starting Jan 1

Local Government exco Datuk Ng Suee Lim says ratepayers will be paying less than the intended tax revision which has not been held for over 20 years

No plans to block social media platforms that don’t register for license: Fahmi

Other actions can be taken under the Communications and Multimedia Act, and blocking access is a “last resort”

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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