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Just 4% of lorries roadworthy: Experts warn inspection system ‘mere formality’

Road safety experts say weak enforcement, corruption and systemic flaws have turned inspections into box-ticking, with only 4% of lorries meeting safety standards

Loke defends ‘inexperienced’ firms set to break Puspakom’s monopoly

Did Puspakom have experience back in 1994 when it was given concession to be sole motor vehicle inspection firm, Transport Minister asks

21 heavy vehicles seized, 37 Puspakom centres checked in crackdown on inspection graft

Offences include fake vehicle licenses, driving with expired road tax and insurance and approval despite failure to meet safety standards

Trailer in fatal Ayer Keroh crash that killed 7 was new, police to investigate further: Puspakom

Accident the catalyst for ongoing inspections on Puspakom for alleged corruption in vehicle checks

Loke vows crackdown on approvals for faulty vehicles at Puspakom

Transport Minister teams up with MACC to expose illegal practices and restore public trust

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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

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