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Jakarta airports reopen: Backlog crisis begins as skies clear over Anak Krakatau

Aviation authorities have greenlit major air hubs—including Soekarno-Hatta—after a massive volcanic ash cloud ground nearly 3,000 flights, leaving airlines scrambling to clear a massive backlog

Bell the cat: Our leaders cannot keep choking on excuses while we choke on smoke – Ravindran Raman Kutty

The 2026 haze crisis is a public health emergency, not a diplomatic inconvenience. We don't need another decade of "reaffirmed commitments"—we need an ASEAN haze agreement with teeth

Politics needs to wait as Malaysia faces an oil crisis – Wong Chun Wai

Rising fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and economic risks demand measured governance over political manoeuvring

A good government will act now to arrest our national diabetes crisis – J.D Lovrenciear

The success of any government is dependent on its bandwagon of politicians holding commanding posts as well as captains of civil service employed on tax payers' contributions

Navigating Malaysia’s vape crisis – Helmy Haja Mydin

A public health crisis is looming no thanks to an unregulated industry 

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders