PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has advised the public to plan Hari Raya visits and outdoor activities outside peak heat hours between 11am and 4pm, and to drink plenty of plain water even when not thirsty, as temperatures continue to rise. Read full story
Old habits need to be discarded to make it work
PETALING JAYA: Improper disposal habits, limited access to collection facilities in underserved areas and weak enforcement are among the key challenges in tackling Malaysia’s growing electronic waste (e-waste) problem, say environmental watchdogs. Read full story
INTERACTIVE: Malaysia has the biggest gap in family planning in Asean
A high percentage of women who do not want to get pregnant are not using contraception in Malaysia – a situation that the government is responding to by promoting more awareness and supporting informed decisions. Read full story
Do you know… about the Tarap?
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Ramanan calls on Chin to come back to M’sia to prove innocence
SUNGAI BULOH: Controversial businessman Victor Chin should stop hurling wild accusations from abroad about his “corporate mafia” claims and return to Malaysia if he is innocent, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (pic). Read full story
KLIA primed for bigger global role
PETALING JAYA: The KL International Airport (KLIA) is set to fly higher. Read full story
Petrol dealers: No signs of panic buying or hoarding
PETALING JAYA: There is no unusual hoarding or panic buying of fuel at petrol stations nationwide, says the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM). Read full story
What it takes for KLIA to become a global transit hub
PETALING JAYA: More direct and long-haul flights and better connectivity between the two terminals are what the KL International Airport (KLIA) needs to position itself as a competitive global transit hub, say stakeholders. Read full story
MIC to gauge Indian sentiment on Perikatan move
KUALA LUMPUR: MIC will assess the sentiment of the Indian community before making any decision on joining Perikatan Nasional, says its deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan. Read full story
Cheers to cold drink sellers
GEORGE TOWN: In the sweltering afternoon heat, it is hard to miss the long queue forming along Penang Road. Tourists and locals alike gather around a small roadside stall, drawn by one thing – a cold glass of Ais Tingkap. Read full story