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Thailand's prime minister has suspended firearms licences in response to last week's school shooting that left four people dead. The teenage gunman and his two grandparents were cremated on Tuesday.
Thailand's prime minister has suspended new firearm carry permits nationwide for a year following a school shooting that claimed nine lives, including the young gunman who later took his own life.
Tamil Nadu is examining a proposal to introduce chicken biryani once weekly in government school meals. The initiative emerged from teacher association consultations ahead of the state budget, alongside requests to enhance meal quality and expand nutrition schemes.
Malaysia's government is exploring a dedicated federal budget fund and tax incentives for NGOs and animal shelters managing stray animals, addressing funding gaps that have forced organisations to operate on voluntary contributions.
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A fatal tree collapse in Kuala Lumpur has exposed gaps in Malaysia's urban forestry practices. Experts say systematic inspection programmes, certified arborists, and technology—not mass felling—offer the path forward.