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PUTRAJAYA, The National Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) today launched the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) 2.0, an updated policy that introduces a new framework for Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the policy reaffirms the country’s commitment to achieving its climate pledges, including reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. He said NCCP 2.0 is an umbrella policy that ties together all climate initiatives, provides a clear pathway for governance, low carbon development, adaptation, climate financing, and partnerships, as well as serves as the backbone for the drafting of Malaysia’s very

SEREMBAN, A family’s journey home ended in tragedy when two of them were killed after the Perodua Axia car they were travelling in crashed into a bridge wall at Km21 of Jalan Kuala Pilah-Tampin yesterday. Kuala Pilah police chief Supt Amran Mohd Gani said in the 3.45 pm incident, the 64-year-old man, who was driving the car and his 31-year-old son died on the spot. His 62-year-old wife and 28-year-old daughter sustained injuries. ‘Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred while they were on their way home after sending another child to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Lendu, Melaka, and

Manila: Nineteen female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory earned their college degrees from behind bars, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday. In a news release, the DOJ said the development marked ‘a pivotal moment not only in education but also in hope and empowerment for women seeking brighter futures.’ During the graduation ceremony, Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez highlighted the transformative nature of the graduates’ achievements. ‘This moment is not merely the culmination of your hard work and perseverance; it represents a pivotal transformation in your lives, a chance to rewrite your narratives

BAGUIO CITY – The city government has approved the release of PHP8.8 million to support the over 600 athletes and coaches who will attempt to keep the city’s top rank in the 2024 Batang Pinoy in Puerto Princesa, Palawan in December. Based on the expenditure schedule submitted by the city’s sports development office to the city council, each of the delegate to the national sports event for 15 years old and below is allotted PHP14,285. ‘The amount will be used to cover the airfare, transportation, food, uniforms, insurance, and other expenses of the athletes and coaches who will join the

Manila: The hoisting of tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 5 is possible as Typhoon Julian continues to batter northern Luzon, the weather bureau said Monday. “The possibility of hoisting wind signal no. 5 is not ruled out,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 a.m. update. Typhoon-force winds will be felt in Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Calayan Island) where TCWS no. 4 remains hoisted. Storm-force winds will prevail over areas under TCWS no. 3: the rest of Babuyan Islands and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa