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Weather

One child death in 15 heat-related cases so far as MetMalaysia reports scorching weather

Health Minister reminds public of preventive measures as 14 areas in the Peninsula record temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius

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

Stormy wake-up: Nik Nazmi instructs MetMalaysia to review weather alert SOP

Environment ministry’s call for review comes after Scoop reported no thunderstorm warnings were issued for Penang on Sept 18 despite extreme weather

Uprooted tree tragedy and flooded eateries: a stormy day with no warning?

MetMalaysia says thunderstorm warnings not issued on Wednesday as prev continuous rainfall warnings still effective, explains accuracy of predictions and touches on methodology, SOP

Photo of the day: Can we take a rain check?

Despite the drizzle, two pedestrians cross the road at Jalan Raja Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur, with an umbrella in one hand and bags in the other.

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value