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The rise of active ageing in Malaysia’s silver workforce — Ong Ai Ling

With more Malaysians aged 70 and above continuing to work, experts and policymakers are rethinking what it means to age with dignity

The urgent need for better childcare to keep working parents in the workforce — Khairunneezam Mohd Noor and Nuruliza Roslan

Without affordable and accessible childcare, Malaysia risks losing valuable talent – especially among women – and stunting long-term economic growth

DAP not elitist: Zairil defends working-class commitment despite being in federal govt

Penang DAP vice-chairman says the party remains dedicated to social justice, pro-worker policies

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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

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

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’