With Putrajaya’s recent announcement of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into how these maritime features were managed, including Malaysia’s withdrawal of its appeal against a world court’s decision granting sovereignty of only Middle Rocks, Scoop takes a look back on how the issue started, and what led to the RCI.
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.
Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.