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A burning issue: experts list out precautions amid heatwave

Experts emphasised proactive measures as Malaysia grapples with a relentless heatwave, while offering strategies to mitigate immediate risks. 

UN climate agency issues red alert warning over record breaking climate change indicators

The United Nations' climate chief issued a red alert on Tuesday as new data showed that records for every single climate indicator were shattered in 2023.

Govt urged to call out developed countries climate change hypocrisy at COP28

Malaysia has been urged to call out the hypocrisy of developed countries that have expanded fossil fuel exploitation and use, while also demanding that developing countries phase out fossil fuels, during the upcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai on Friday.

Nik Nazmi warns of more extreme El Nino effects due to global warming

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that high-intensity El Nino would generally have a significant impact on the country’s weather pattern, especially during the Northeast Monsoon phase and the season after. 

Malaysia to see significant population displacement by 2030, say climate scientists

Malaysia has a lower risk of being hit by natural disasters compared to other countries in East Asia and the Pacific region because it is not in the typhoon belt, and its location near the Pacific Ring of Fire does not pose a significant seismic risk.

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Stop pampering the two-wheeled road ruffians! – Ravindran Raman Kutty

For too long, politics pampered road ruffians. Now their menace has matured into road terrorism — and leaders must stop stroking the tiger

Iran women’s football team may stay longer in Malaysia as AFC seeks safe options

The Asian Football Confederation says the Iran women’s national team could remain in Malaysia temporarily while authorities explore safe arrangements, after concerns over the players’ safety following the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia