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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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3 senior Telekom Malaysia officers charged in US over US$20m embezzlement scheme

US prosecutors expose a sophisticated, multi-year insider scam at TM’s US subsidiary involving data capacity manipulation, phantom employees, and the use of AI-assisted tools to siphon millions

Rally outside Parliament amplifies calls for elephant repatriation

Supporters say wildlife should remain within native ecosystems

Malaysia pushes ahead with AI-powered smart cities through global partnerships

Four major agreements signed at Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur to drive digital transformation