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‘Blunt force trauma to head’ confirmed as cause of Yong Peng schoolgirl’s death

The 16-year-old schoolgirl found dead at a secondary school in Yong Peng, Johor, on Friday died from blunt force trauma to the head, with police assuring that the murder investigation will be conducted transparently and without any cover-up

Banting school stabbing: Bullying claim unsubstantiated so far – Police

Police said the teenage suspect claimed she was bullied by several schoolmates, but investigations have so far uncovered no evidence to support the allegation as inquiries into the school stabbing continue

PAGE backs Anti-Bullying Act, rejects automatic parent liability

PAGE welcomes the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 but says parents should only be held liable where negligence is proven, while urging greater emphasis on prevention and better support for schools

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Gig worker groups call on MoT to widen talks on policy reforms

Courier and e-hailing associations say current consultations too narrow, risk sidelining real on-the-ground challenges

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