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Le Tour de Langkawi 2026

LTdL will go on, but haze could force stage cuts or cancellations

Organisers will assess air quality daily, with rider safety taking priority if worsening haze affects race conditions

John Beasley set to leave Malaysian cycling when contract expires in 2027

National cycling technical director John Beasley has informed the Youth and Sports Ministry that he will not renew his contract beyond January 2027, bringing an end to a transformative tenure that helped elevate Malaysian cycling to the world stage while paving the way for a smooth leadership transition

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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.

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.