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Malaysia reaches snapping point as crocodile encounters rise
For regular anglers in the Malaysian coastal town of Port Dickson, the sighting of a crocodile in the waters while they fish by the jetties is nothing new. “I have seen three crocodiles while fishing there,” Razman Fozi, 33, said. The beach holiday destination in Negeri Sembilan state has long been a preferred fishing spot for hobbyists, but increasingly frequent crocodile sightings in its waters have raised concerns about the risks to local communities. Razman, who has been fishing in the area...
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Malay Mail
· Jul 9, 2026
Spot a crocodile in the park or a python in your garden? Here’s who you should call... hint: It’s not Bomba
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Recent crocodile attacks have drawn public attention to wildlife encounters in Malaysia, p...
The Week
· Jul 6, 2026
The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia
The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia
South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election
Malaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said ensuring smooth cross-border movement is his ministry’s “highest priority” as tens of thousands of Malaysians are expected to return home to cast their votes in the Johor state election on July 11. “We are not taking any chances. We have Plan A and Plan B ready to go. That is the directive I have...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 21, 2026
Menoktahkan kekaburan pengurusan pelarian di Malaysia
Isu pelarian di Malaysia bukan perkara baharu. Sejak 1960-an, negara ini berhadapan dengan kehadiran pelarian Cina Indonesia, Moro, Kemboja dan juga pelarian Vietnam yang mendarat di Pulau Bidong. Ketika itu, pendekatan kerajaan bersifat kemanusiaan, sementara dan pragmatik. Malaysia menyediakan perlindungan sementara dengan kerjasama Suruhanjaya Tinggi Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu bagi Pelarian (UNHCR) sebelum sebahagian besar mereka ... Read more The post Menoktahkan kekaburan pengurusan pelarian di Malaysia appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BERNAMA
· Jul 11, 2026
General : Penang Bids For EAAF Recognition, Designates Penaga Mudflats As Protected Stopover
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 (Bernama) – Penang aims to become the first state in Peninsular Malaysia to earn recognition under the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) network by designating the Penaga mudflats as a protected stopover for migratory birds.
The Slovenia Times
· Jun 29, 2026
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 25, 2026
Malaysia Says Myanmar’s New Leadership More Open to ASEAN Peace Efforts
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Myanmar’s newly formed government appears more receptive to regional engagement than its predecessor, raising cautious hopes for renewed diplomatic efforts to address the country’s prolonged conflict. The remarks follow a meeting with Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe in Naypyitaw, where discussions focused on ASEAN’s stalled five point peace [] The post Malaysia Says Myanmar’s New Leadership More Open to ASEAN Peace Efforts appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 24, 2026
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Related coverage for "Malaysia reaches snapping point as crocodile encounters rise": Malay Mail — Spot a crocodile in the park or a python in your garden? Here’s who you should call... hint: It’s not Bomba. The Week — The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia . South China Morning Post — Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election. Utusan Malaysia — Menoktahkan kekaburan pengurusan pelarian di Malaysia. BERNAMA — General : Penang Bids For EAAF Recognition, Designates Penaga Mudflats As Protected Stopover. The Slovenia Times — illum.e Opens Sixth Campus in Tampines as MOE Reforms Drive Demand for Thinking-Based Learning. Modern Diplomacy — Malaysia Says Myanmar’s New Leadership More Open to ASEAN Peace Efforts. Borneo Bulletin — Brunei co-chairs sub-regional counter-terrorism forum