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On January 12, 2025, residents of Kampung Pengkalan Maras in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, woke up to devastation. Powerful monsoon waves wiped out roads, destroyed homes, and ruined businesses. For over a decade, villagers have watched the sea creep closer—but in recent months, erosion has accelerated at an alarming rate. Now, many fear government action may have come too late. Could breakwaters and other protective measures have saved their community?