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Gazettement of Middle Bank can proceed with development: marine biologist

Professor Aileen Tan says early gazettement would enable adaptive management, ensure development proceeds with stronger environmental safeguards

No issue with Middle Bank gazettement, but wait for surrounding projects’ completion: exco

Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo says Penang supports gazetting the seagrass bed as marine sanctuary, but timing hinges on other state projects

Seagrass or skyline? Expert warns of untold costs with Penang’s land reclamation

Marine biologist Jillian Ooi Lean Sim urges state to drop land expansion, as saving Middle Bank is key to protecting food sources and coastal communities

Not true: residents refute Chow’s claim Jelutong reclamation won’t affect Middle Bank

Protect Karpal Singh Drive action group highlights call by state government’s own think-tank to preserve the seagrass meadow as a marine sanctuary

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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

Govt has settled RM42bil of 1MDB debt, total obligations exceed RM50bil: Anwar

Anwar reveals over RM9 billion in remaining debt, with government funds covering the shortfall

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

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