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How Malaysia let Pulau Batu Puteh go

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. 

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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