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Malaysia labour policy

Kesuma proposes maternity allowance for 100,000 mothers, rolls out WFH policy ahead of Labour Day

The Human Resources Ministry unveils a maternity assistance proposal and upcoming work-from-home guidelines as part of its nationwide Labour Day programme, aimed at strengthening worker welfare and economic resilience

Plan to let refugees work gains support, but concerns raised over local impact

Advocates urge swift implementation, while one cautions against sidelining unemployed Malaysians

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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