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Malaysia flood prevention projects 2026

Teluk Intan flood woes set to end as RM80.5 million mitigation project approved

After more than five decades of recurring floods, Teluk Intan is set for a major transformation as the government approves a RM80.5 million flood mitigation project aimed at protecting homes, businesses and key infrastructure under Phase 2 of the town’s long-term flood defence plan

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports