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Former Penang rep sounds alarm over health risks from REE mining, asbestos use

Datuk Dr T. Jayabalan warns that Penang may face rising public health threats if the matter is not addressed, as civil society groups call for greater transparency and better planning

Trump now raises China tariffs to 245% over rare earth restrictions

White House fact sheet notes China’s ban on exports to the US of key minerals with potential military applications, and restrictions on other metals

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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

Solat Jumaat di pusat beli-belah: Zulkifli galak negeri lain turut serta

Menteri Agama Dr Zulkifli Hasan mengalu‑alukan negeri lain mencontohi Wilayah Persekutuan yang sudah mula laksana solat Jumaat di pusat beli‑belah, sambil merancang perluasan ke terminal, lapangan terbang dan R&R lebuh raya

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