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Middle Bank

Gazettement of Middle Bank can proceed with development: marine biologist

Professor Aileen Tan says early gazettement would enable adaptive management, ensure development proceeds with stronger environmental safeguards

No issue with Middle Bank gazettement, but wait for surrounding projects’ completion: exco

Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo says Penang supports gazetting the seagrass bed as marine sanctuary, but timing hinges on other state projects

Seagrass or skyline? Expert warns of untold costs with Penang’s land reclamation

Marine biologist Jillian Ooi Lean Sim urges state to drop land expansion, as saving Middle Bank is key to protecting food sources and coastal communities

Not true: residents refute Chow’s claim Jelutong reclamation won’t affect Middle Bank

Protect Karpal Singh Drive action group highlights call by state government’s own think-tank to preserve the seagrass meadow as a marine sanctuary

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Kuala Lumpur location for Marvel superhero film Thunderbolts

Florence Pugh was in Malaysia and shot scenes in Medan Pasar, Merdeka 118

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