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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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High-Tech, sustainable, and aligned: Budget 2026 validates Grab Malaysia’s core mission

Grab Malaysia remain committed to continue collaborating with the government and like-minded, industry stakeholders to future-proof the nation

Granny knows best: Tang Jie’s biggest fan braves rain, roadblocks to cheer him on

Three generations of Chen Tang Jie’s family turned up at the Malaysia Masters, with his 76-year-old grandmother stealing the spotlight as his most loyal supporter 

Jaya Grocer invests RM100 million in Malaysia’s first automated grocery warehouse

Jaya Grocer announces its largest investment yet, a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Selangor, set to revolutionize supply chain efficiency, create high-skilled tech roles, and support Malaysia's digital economy