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VMY 2026 an opportune time for hotels to showcase ESG readiness

By Dalilawati Zainal  As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026, attention is turning to the hotel industry, being one of the tourism sector’s key pillars. Experts are calling for strategic reforms to ensure digital transformation supports long-term sustainability. This article focuses on hotels, which play a vital role in shaping visitor experiences, promoting national […]

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One crash too many

Why we can’t wait for the next tragedy By Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri On June 9, fifteen Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students were killed and 33 others injured when a chartered bus plunged off a hillside near KM53 of the East–West Highway. They were on their way back to campus after the Aidiladha holidays.

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BBC World Questions: Malaysia Edition – A Bold and Brilliant Discussion

The wait is over! The recording of BC World Questions: Malaysia Edition is finally here, and it’s nothing short of remarkable. After my chat with producer Charlie Taylor, I’ll admit I was a bit nervous. Would the audience bring tough, thought-provoking questions? Or would we be stuck rehashing the same tired topics that dominate headlines,

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When the heat rises, so do the mosquitoes — and dengue

By Rafidah Lani Malaysia is currently experiencing prolonged periods of extreme heat, and while much of the public concern has focused on heatstroke and energy consumption, another pressing issue is unfolding quietly: an increase in mosquito activity, particularly the Aedes species responsible for dengue transmission. These rising temperatures are not just a discomfort—they are accelerating

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Malaysia Speaks: The Electric Night of BBC World Questions

MALAYSIA, KUALALUMPUR- Last Tuesday, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the live recording of BBC World Questions at PJPAC, and let me tell you—it was a night to remember! This Malaysian edition, produced by the talented Charlie Taylor and hosted by the renowned BBC Royal Correspondent Jonny Dymond, brought together a vibrant crowd and

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Tooth-TASTIC by UM empower communities with inclusive oral health education

To promote awareness and empower communities with proper oral hygiene practices, especially among individuals requiring special care, a group of enthusiastic undergraduate dental students from Universiti Malaya, supervised by Dr. Nor Malina Manan and Assoc Prof Dr Lily Azura Shoaib, Paediatric Dentistry Specialist, gathered at BrightFuture Academy to conduct an oral health education programme aptly

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