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
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.
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
Cabinet’s “family portrait” may be brushed off as routine, but in Malaysia’s fluid political landscape, every ritual carries weight. With Johor’s shock dissolution and PAS’ restless manoeuvres, Anwar stands at the starting line—waiting for the signal that could trigger an early general election
Russian-based e-hailing platform defends its compliance measures, saying that drivers undergo inspection to ensure they meet Apad and Transport Ministry requirements
