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Perhilitan, International Syndicates Nexus: Losing Malaysia’s Wildlife

The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) under the National Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) gives an impression that it is operating at an optimum level while international syndicates continue to smuggle out Malaysia’s wildlife
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Much Ado Over Nothing

The owner of The Haven Lakeside Residences in Ipoh has vowed to resolve the issues between the joint management building (JMB) and eight disgruntled parcel unit owners in a case which can impact how high rise living is managed in the country
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REEs Are A Risky Business

The Madani government is interested in developing Rare Earth Element (REE) extraction in Malaysia, especially the non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE)
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New Way To Combat Road Fatalities

The road authorities should consider allowing the heavy load vehicles to only use the west coast expressway during peak travel season as one of the moves to reduce fatalities from accidents
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MIER As A Failed Institution: It’s Time to Go, Tan Sri!

When Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob succeeded Tan Sri Sheriff Kassim as Chairman of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) more than a decade ago, he inherited far more than a title—he inherited an institution at its intellectual and financial zenith
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Should We Be Concerned With Overtourism?

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation defines overtourism as the impact of tourism on a destination or parts thereof that excessively influences the perceived quality of life of citizens and/or the quality of visitor experiences negatively
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A Visit To Places Of Worship May Not Be A Simple Act In Malaysia

It’s about time Terengganu Mufti Mohamad Sabri Haron cleared the air following the anxiety that has prevailed among non-Muslims over his reported statement a few days earlier that gave the impression that Muslims could visit houses of worship of other religions with the primary purpose of proselytisation
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Food Security Vital For Nation’s Wellbeing

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The Association for Welfare, Community and Dialogue (Acid) condemns the action of the authorities in evicting farmers in Kanthan, Perak who were growing various food crops serving the local market.
 
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The Kratom (Ketum) Industry In Southern Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand:Over the last 12 months, stalls have been opening up across southern Thailand to sell ketum leaves, syrups, and mixed drinks. In Thailand ketum is called kratom.

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