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Not ‘RM2 firms’, but RM20 mil capital: Loke backs realistic criteria after Puspakom monopoly

Transport minister says some companies are newly established as services only provided by Puspakom since 1974, 24 months given for them to set up before operational licences issued

Overloaded lorry caused fatal Ayer Keroh crash, company to face charges: JPJ

Tyre failure from excessive cement load led to the December 23 accident that killed seven and injured 33

MACC detains six officers involved in heavy vehicle inspection syndicate

Two others remanded for further investigation

[UPDATED] MACC arrests suspect over alleged bribery in Puspakom vehicle checks

Suspect, who allegedly paid hundreds of ringgit per vehicle to pass inspection checks, is remanded for seven days

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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