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Gazettement of Middle Bank can proceed with development: marine biologist

Professor Aileen Tan says early gazettement would enable adaptive management, ensure development proceeds with stronger environmental safeguards

No issue with Middle Bank gazettement, but wait for surrounding projects’ completion: exco

Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo says Penang supports gazetting the seagrass bed as marine sanctuary, but timing hinges on other state projects

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’