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The Malayan Tiger has long been revered as a national symbol of power and pride in Malaysia, representing strength and resilience. However, its existence is under severe threat, with poaching, habitat loss, and unchecked development pushing the species toward extinction.
Vape users are getting younger in Malaysia due to the increased availability of flavours that appeal more to children. This is in addition to perceived lower harm. A National Poison Centre study found e-cigarettes widely accessible near schools, with 96 percent of stores displaying them visibly to children and offering promotions.
Malaysia’s tobacco industry wields significant influence, impacting health policies and increasing youth vaping. It’s also ranked poorly on the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index due to unregulated e-cigarettes after nicotine's delisting as a poison. Youth e-cigarette use has surged, while traditional smoking has decreased.
The Nenggiri by-election, held on August 17, 2024 sees a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.
Malaysia sent a contingent of 26 athletes to the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nearly 60 percent of them are new to the Olympics and over 80 percent are Gen Z. How will they fare at the Games?
The Sungai Bakap by-election, held on July 6, 2024 sees a straight fight between candidates from Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional.
Malaysia needs at least a daily supply of 2,000 bags of blood to meet the needs of patients nationwide. As Malaysia’s current blood donation population ages, the need to recruit more blood donors becomes ever more important for the country.
This article was published in conjunction with Nakba Day, observed annually on May 15. Nakba Day commemorates the mass, forced displacement of Palestinians and the destruction of their homeland in 1948.
The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, will see a four-cornered fight between Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional, Parti Rakyat Malaysia, and an independent candidate.
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