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Sunway Bhd offer 2026

IJM shareholders urged to reject Sunway’s RM3.15 takeover offer

IJM Corporation Bhd’s independent adviser has deemed Sunway Bhd’s RM3.15 per share takeover offer as neither fair nor reasonable, recommending shareholders reject the proposal as the offer represents a significant discount of up to 51% compared to IJM’s estimated share value, with the board backing the recommendation

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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