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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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América de Cali moves to terminate Rodrigo Holgado amid FIFA suspension case

Colombian football journalist Pipe Sierra claims that the club has begun legal proceedings to end the 28-year-old’s contract after receiving the latest response from FIFA’s Appeals Committee

Hysterical reaction over upside down flag may discourage people from flying them: Latheefa Koya

Activist urges politicians to stop exploiting the mistake, saying fear of backlash will stop people from displaying the Jalur Gemilang

MACC probes alleged RM300m investment scam linked to ‘Tan Sri’

Investigations by the anti-graft agency shows that the funds could have been misused for purposes outside agreed investment terms