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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

The Cabinet group photo maybe signalling General Election is around the corner – Kuik Cheng Kang

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

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ZUS Coffee files police report after viral incident involving staff and foreign customer

The report is to ensure the safety of its employees and to protect their privacy, says local coffee company

Tell agencies to stop using ‘kuil haram’ term, Saravanan urges Anwar

MIC leader says term is hurtful and historically inaccurate, calls for respect towards Hindu places of worship

Of Chinese gangs, a M’sian ex-deputy minister, and Burmese rebels: KL event ensnared in Myanmar scam centre?

Human rights group reveals event at JW Marriott for controversial Dongmei Zone, which allegedly sourced billions of ringgit in investments from prominent individuals, and reported by Chinese human trafficking victim to be rife with crime, drugs, brothels