Climate change

Kelantan to record scorching 40°C temperatures, public urged to stay vigilant: Nik Nazmi

During the southwest monsoon period, from mid-May to September, thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to decrease

Climate change: M’sians among 70% global workers at risk of heat hazards

ILO report says they are exposed to heat stroke, excessive UV radiation, air pollution, vector-borne diseases and agrochemicals which may be fatal

Unprecedented effects: El Niño wreaks havoc on Malaysia’s agriculture, economy

Malaysia has been grappling with the 'unusual' effects of an atypical El Niño phenomenon in recent years, including heatwaves, haze, altered rainfall patterns, and significant repercussions on local agriculture, according to agronomists.

Heatwave threat: over 243 mil children at risk, warns Unicef

More than 243 million children are at risk of heat-related diseases and death as heatwaves sweep across the Pacific and East Asia.

More than a billion tonnes of food waste created in 2022, while a third of all humans face food insecurity: UN report

Households globally wasted more than one billion meals a day in 2022, while 783 million people were affected by hunger and a third of humanity faced food insecurity. 

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Mamak restaurants’ group to sue TikTok user for defaming industry

The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.

[UPDATED] Lazada’s Malaysian office not spared from major layoffs

Employees across various departments at Lazada Malaysia's office have allegedly been informed about an impending meeting with the company's human resources team in the next few days. 

Ex-Lazada top execs create support groups for retrenched staffers

Several former top executives and managers of embattled Lazada have started unofficial support groups to help recently retrenched colleagues in Southeast Asia.