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Malaysia flood prevention projects 2026

Teluk Intan flood woes set to end as RM80.5 million mitigation project approved

After more than five decades of recurring floods, Teluk Intan is set for a major transformation as the government approves a RM80.5 million flood mitigation project aimed at protecting homes, businesses and key infrastructure under Phase 2 of the town’s long-term flood defence plan

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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