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Malaysia on road to champion the silver economy – Pravin Periasamy

As ageing demographics reshape the labour market, initiatives such as KWAP’s Jana MyPesara microfinancing platform signal Malaysia’s push to unlock retiree entrepreneurship and build a more inclusive, future-ready economy under the 13th Malaysia Plan

A Godzilla haze may be coming but we’re missing the point – Helena Varkkey

With forecasts pointing to a potentially powerful El Niño by the end of 2026, experts warn that Southeast Asia could face heightened haze risks. But they argue the real challenge lies not in responding to smoke-filled skies, but in sustaining year-round efforts to tackle the environmental and governance failures that fuel recurring haze crises

Proposed MBPJ transit depot sparks severe dengue and environmental concerns – Jimmy Tan

Residents fear that establishing a transit depot directly adjacent to residential areas will not only be a visual eyesore and depress property values, but also create a permanent and extensive breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes.

Track record matters more than party labels – Vincent Kang Cheng Huat

As Malaysia heads into another election cycle, voters frustrated by broken promises and political manoeuvring must resist the temptation to embrace new faces uncritically and instead judge candidates and parties on one simple criterion: their track record

A tribute to World Environment Day – Ravindran Raman Kutty

Stop exporting plastic waste: the developed world must take back responsibility

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FAM at 99: a journey from colonial roots to Malaysia’s football milestones

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) marks its 99th anniversary today, tracing a journey from its colonial-era beginnings in 1926 to becoming the custodian of Malaysian football

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Brunei’s DPMM FC returns as invited team for 2025–26 Super League season

MFL confirms DPMM FC’s participation with FIFA approval as 14 clubs line up for new season under stricter financial rules