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Billions bleeding, temples blamed: How Malaysia’s moral compass was turned upside down – Ravindran Raman Kutty

As corruption, smuggling and environmental crimes drain tens of billions of ringgit each year, the uproar over a small “kuil haram” suggests national outrage may be dangerously misplaced, says this writer

PM backs Selangor’s crackdown on unauthorised houses of worship: Fahmi

Cabinet endorses streamlined procedures and authority-led approach to resolve disputes

Tamim Dahri, three others freed after police remand quashed in Rawang temple case

The Shah Alam High Court quashed the remand order and ordered the immediate release of the four men

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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