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RM8.7 billion financing

RM8.7bil disbursed to over 250,000 entrepreneurs, but govt needs better communication: Steven Sim

Entrepreneurial Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said that RM15 billion in financing is targeted for entrepreneurs this year, with RM8.7 billion already disbursed as of July, but more needs to be done to ensure Malaysians know about the assistance available

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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