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Asean

Bell the cat: Our leaders cannot keep choking on excuses while we choke on smoke – Ravindran Raman Kutty

The 2026 haze crisis is a public health emergency, not a diplomatic inconvenience. We don't need another decade of "reaffirmed commitments"—we need an ASEAN haze agreement with teeth

Minimum wage is not living wage: FMM rejects MTUC’s proposed RM3,100

The drastic increase from RM1,700 presently could make Malaysia less competitive than Asean neighbours, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

1,000 Myanmar refugees identified for return, but safety will be prioritised: Mohamad Hasan

Malaysia to work with Myanmar, UNHCR and Home Ministry to ensure verified refugees are repatriated safely and gradually

Geopolitical disruptions, conflicts are here to stay and Asean must plan around them – Julia Roknifard

As conflicts, supply chain shocks and maritime uncertainties become the new normal, Southeast Asia must strengthen regional integration and diversify its connectivity to safeguard its future

The Age of Uncertainty: Can Malaysia turn global crises into new opportunities? – Muhammad Danial Azman

As geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains and reshape global investment flows, Malaysia’s strategic location, manufacturing base and diplomatic flexibility could position the country to benefit from a more fragmented world economy

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

RM950mil scrap metal tax evasion probe: MACC raids NationGate subsidiary

Electronics manufacturer says it is cooperating with authorities, taken steps to ensure operations remain unaffected after yesterday’s raid

Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.