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There’s always chicken: turkey shortage no crisis for Christmas feasts

Malaysia’s ban on turkey imports from the US is leading food and beverage (F&B) businesses to source the bird from elsewhere, while those celebrating Christmas are seeking other alternatives for their festive feast plans. 

Christmas crisis: M’sia requests turkeys from Turkiye amid shortage

The supply shortage for turkey continues, and this will upset people who will be celebrating Christmas this year. 

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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.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.