Tag: Malaysia
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Housing Structures Shape Dengue Spread in Malaysia District
Understanding Dengue in a Rapidly Urbanizing Malaysia As Malaysia’s urban areas swell in the face of population growth and development, public health officials are paying closer attention to how the built environment influences dengue transmission. A growing body of research suggests that the design and arrangement of housing, as well as nearby infrastructure, can shape…
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Malaysia backs 10-year, two-term limit for Prime Minister as reform deepens
Malaysia embraces a 10-year, two-term PM limit as reform accelerates The Malaysian Cabinet has endorsed a landmark proposal aimed at constraining the tenure of the prime minister to a maximum of 10 years, capped at two terms. The move, part of the broader Madani government reform agenda, signals a decisive shift in how executive power…
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Port Klang Foils Another Bid to Smuggle E-Waste in Nine-Container Sweep
Port Klang has once again become the focal point in Malaysia’s battle against illicit e-waste trafficking, as authorities foiled another smuggling attempt during a coordinated multi-agency operation. The joint effort, led by the Department of Environmental Quality and Protection (AKPS) along with other enforcement agencies, involved meticulous inspections of nine containers that arrived at the…
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Malaysia Agrees to 10-Year Prime Minister Tenure Limit: A Milestone in Institutional Reform
Malaysia Moves Toward a Ten-Year Prime Minister Tenure The Malaysian Cabinet has signaled approval for a landmark reform within the Madani government’s broader push to strengthen state institutions. The proposal would cap the Prime Minister’s tenure at 10 years, paired with a maximum of two terms. This decision, conveyed by a senior law minister, marks…
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Malaysian Cabinet backs 10-year, 2-term PM limit
Overview: Cabinet endorses a new PM tenure framework The Malaysian Cabinet has endorsed a landmark proposal to cap the prime minister’s tenure at 10 years and to limit the office to two terms, as part of the Madani government’s broader push for institutional reform. Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Othman Said announced that the…
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Kepong Dog Abuse: NGO lodges report after dog left wounded
Urgent appeal after a dog left badly wounded in Kepong An animal welfare group has filed a formal complaint with the authorities after a dog was found in a severely injured condition in Kepong, a suburb known for its residential neighborhoods and busy pasar malam evenings. Fauziah Paws Care, an NGO dedicated to rescuing and…
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No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ in Indonesia
Repositioning on a historic island The famed “two-nation house” at Sungai Haji Kuning on Pulau Sebatik has long stood as a tangible symbol of the island’s divided sovereignty. For years, the home sat on Malaysian soil, attracting curious visitors who walked the thin line between two nations. A fresh border delineation has changed that reality,…
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NGO lodges report after dog left badly wounded in Kepong
Headline incident prompts NGO action in Kepong A Malaysian animal welfare NGO has filed a formal report following a distressing incident in Kepong, where a dog was found badly wounded. The group, Fauziah Paws Care, says there are clear elements of animal abuse based on CCTV footage and initial assessments. The development has stirred concern…
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No longer Malaysian: Sebatik’s ‘two-nation house’ sits in Indonesia after border redefinition
Border shift redefines a local landmark The famed “two-nation house” at Sungai Haji Kuning in Pulau Sebatik has moved from a symbol of national coexistence to a domestic curiosity entirely within Indonesian territory. A long-anticipated border adjustment, confirmed by Kalabakan Member of Parliament Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, has effectively repositioned the house on the…
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NGO Lodges Report After Dog Left Badly Wounded in Kepong: A Call for Accountability
Headline: NGO lodges report after dog left badly wounded in Kepong An animal welfare NGO, Fauziah Paws Care, has filed a formal report following a disturbing incident in Kepong, where a dog was found badly wounded. Siti Fauziah Abdul Jabbar, a representative of the group, described the case as having “clear elements of animal abuse”…