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MPOB slams West for ‘double standards’ over palm oil, climate policy

Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha accuses rich nations of hypocrisy for vilifying palm oil while excusing fossil fuel emissions in the name of energy security

Putra Heights faces extended heatwave risk after Petronas gas pipeline inferno

Environmental analyst warns local temperatures may remain abnormally high for up to a year unless urgent restoration and climate resilience efforts are carried out

Potential tunnel disaster? PIL 1 highway under Penang Hill risks catastrophic flooding: expert

Soil scientist warns of potential for major calamity if revived project cuts through fault lines with flowing underground water

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

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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

‘Live well without overspending’: Malaysia 7th best country to retire for expats

Affordable and quality private healthcare, visa and housing options favour Malaysia in International Living’s index

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement