AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHaze and Schools: Malaysia has returned to rules requiring schools to close when the air pollution index reaches 200, while parents can keep children home if worried about their health. The recurring haze has disrupted family routines and raised calls to hold polluters accountable. Education and Safety: School bullying and student safety featured in Budget 2027 debates, with MPs proposing CCTV and stronger support systems; one MP also called for caning to return. Culture and Travel: AirAsia was named the world’s best low-cost airline for the 17th year running, while Malaysian filmmakers are among those represented at Davao’s upcoming Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival. Halal Tourism: UKM and Thailand’s Burapha University signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in halal research and business, including Muslim-friendly tourism. Changing Families: Malaysia recorded 4.5 per cent fewer births in 2025, and fertility fell to 1.5 children per woman.
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