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Singapore-flagged palm oil tanker dumping oily waste in Malaysian waters reveals pollution law flaw
Although it is legally permissible, critics say the discharge of waste by palm oil vessels flushing out their tanks off the coast of Malaysia is an overlooked problem.
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Sabah is creating forest corridors to save the now-endangered Borneo elephants. Will they work?
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Sabah’s labour law reform signals closer alignment with global standards, but child exploitation still a concern
A new bill aims to update Sabah's labour law and align Malaysia with international standards. It introduces provisions on child labour and improved protections. However, activists stress that educating workers on their rights is crucial.
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