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[OPINION] Circular Economy: A transformative path toward Malaysia’s sustainable future

[OPINION] Circular Economy: A transformative path toward Malaysia’s sustainable future

Amid environmental and economic challenges, the nation must ask: How can growth stay resilient, inclusive, and sustainable?
Fri Jan 10 2025
Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

It seems that saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not figure in the priorities of developed countries.
Sat Dec 14 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says

Indonesia can reach net zero emissions before 2050, president says

Prabowo Subianto says Indonesia plans to retire all coal and fossil-fuel-fired power plants within the next 15 years.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?

Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?

Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29

Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29

As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

Here's a breakdown of the known sticking points and what happens next.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Malaysia to become leading hub for green investments, drive sustainable growth

Malaysia to become leading hub for green investments, drive sustainable growth

Nga Kor Ming says, through COP29, M'sia aims to establish itself as a leading hub for green investments by promoting supportive policies.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29 Azerbaijan operating company awarded ISO 20121 certification

COP29 Azerbaijan operating company awarded ISO 20121 certification

Azerbaijan is the first country in COP history to receive ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Event Management and Delivery.
Tue Nov 19 2024
UK man fined RM700 for entering protected area at KLIA

UK man fined RM700 for entering protected area at KLIA

Polak Kendon is charged with entering a protected area at Gate C, level five of KLIA T1, without a valid pass.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

The move aims at protecting children, its communications minister says.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Level Up: The Superman guide to the future of work

Level Up: The Superman guide to the future of work

By 2030, tasks performed solely by humans are expected to shrink from 47% to 33%.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Future-proof your career: Master these 5 core skills to thrive by 2025

Future-proof your career: Master these 5 core skills to thrive by 2025

As automation takes over routine tasks, creativity will become a defining trait for employees.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting

Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting

As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.
Tue Jan 14 2025
US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election

US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election

Investigations found Trump spread false 2020 voter fraud claims, pressured lawmakers, and pushed fake electors to overturn 2020 election.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris

Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris

Most of the samples of the ball-shaped debris were the size of marbles, with some larger, says Northern Beaches Council.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Distribution of RM13 bil SARA, STR aid begins tomorrow, highest in history

Distribution of RM13 bil SARA, STR aid begins tomorrow, highest in history

The SARA aid will be increased to RM2,100 in 2025 compared to RM1,200 in 2024 for eligible households recorded in the eKasih system.
Tue Jan 14 2025
[COLUMNIST] The hidden struggles hehind Malaysia’s GPI ranking

[COLUMNIST] The hidden struggles hehind Malaysia’s GPI ranking

Essentially, a nation may appear peaceful externally but lack the critical structures to sustain peace during stress or upheaval.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend

Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend

If Yoon Suk-Yeol decides not to attend the next trial proceedings, it will start with his legal team representing him.
Tue Jan 14 2025