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waste management

A nation throwing away its tomorrow – Ravindran Raman Kutty

Mounting landfill reliance, weak enforcement and throwaway habits risk derailing climate goals and burdening future generations

Improved waste management eases Thaipusam clean-up challenges

Enhanced planning, recycling initiatives, and public awareness help reduce waste overflow despite rising crowds

Waste no more: Asean’s path to climate resilience starts with smarter disposal – Keeren Sundara Rajoo

As climate threats intensify, researchers at UPM Bintulu’s Borneo EcoScience Institute call for stronger regional cooperation to scale waste innovation across Southeast Asia

A circular economy for the poor – Ahmad Ibrahim

Long before the circular economy became a buzzword, poor communities were already turning trash into trade — now, inclusive policies and fair markets can help transform survival strategies into sustainable livelihoods

Greener future: Naza, China’s Grandblue ink MoU to modernise waste management

This sets the stage for business collaboration in advocating sustainable circular economy

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Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.

MACC probes IJM over alleged RM2.5bil money laundering scheme, Sunway takeover at risk

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing IJM Corporation over alleged money laundering and possible share price manipulation involving RM2.5bil, a probe that could jeopardise Sunway Group’s proposed RM11.5bil takeover of the construction giant

Jakim, Islamic affairs get RM2 bil under Budget 2025

This includes maintenance for educational infrastructure under dept, increased Kafa teacher quota, rehabilitation for GISB kids