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Govt will save nearly RM100 bil by 2050 if Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill enacted: Nik Nazmi

The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry has affirmed that the government will save RM100 billion if the proposed Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023 is passed.

Govt aims for water sector to be seen as having investment value by 2040

The government intends, by 2040, to ensure the water sector would no longer be seen through the aspect of welfare, but instead having a value for investment, so that water operators in the country can start investing, said the environment minister.

Environment ministry identifies eight dams in need of repairs

The dam safety flying squad in its inspection from 2021 to 2022 found that eight dams have been damaged and could pose a threat to residents and property in the event of failure. 

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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.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.