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Australian tribunal grants protection to gay Malaysian man after visa rejection

Decision recognises real risk of persecution under Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Skilled refugees could fill labour gaps: MEF

Employers’ group backs hiring registered refugees, calling it a ‘win-win’ solution to workforce shortages

11 years and waiting: Shia Syrian refugee family in Malaysia hopes for UNHCR relocation

54-year-old shares the struggles faced by his wife and five daughters but expresses gratitude for safety despite legal barriers

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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.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor