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underage driving

12-year-old charged with underage driving, father charged with child neglect

Father also slapped with another charge under Road Transport Act for allowing his son to drive

11-year-old caught driving BMW towing stolen caravan on UK highway

British police arrested an 11-year-old boy yesterday who was found driving a BMW car along a main highway while towing a stolen caravan.

Underage driving: Road Transport Act to be reviewed periodically, says Loke

The Transport Ministry will conduct a review on fines against underage drivers as stipulated under the Road Transport Act 1987, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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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