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Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered new gun control measures after a 14-year-old student opened fire at a school, killing seven people. The government plans stricter restrictions on civilian firearm ownership and enhanced police checkpoint inspections.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for immediate reforms to how local authorities handle stray animals, advocating for humane methods and independent oversight following a pet dog's controversial death during enforcement operations.
The Dewan Negara has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory council with government, private sector, NGO and academic representation to standardise social work practice and protect the public.
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A fatal tree collapse on Jalan Tun Razak highlights critical gaps in Malaysia's urban tree management. Experts call for systematic inspections, certified arborists, and technology-driven approaches adopted by Singapore and Australia.