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EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar despite government’s vow to stop influx
The environment minister’s pledge to stop Malaysia from becoming ‘the world’s rubbish bin’ is seemingly undercut by new EU data.
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Floods in Malaysia cause traffic chaos in Kuala Lumpur, delay parliament sitting
15 Oct 2024 - 4:36PM
‘Our world has ended’: Nepal floods devastate lives and the economy
10 Oct 2024 - 4:23PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Why a hotel and rail plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji makes ‘many people very angry’
Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.
8 Oct 2024 - 1:12PM
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Snow-covered Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak. Photo: AP
Health & Environment
Japan to search airports for more unexploded WWII bombs
Experts say while such bombs are usually safe and damage likely to be limited, the difficulty is in finding those that are buried deeper.
5 Oct 2024 - 3:30PM
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Japan braces for dual typhoons as study reveals 1 in 5 face flooding risk
Japan needs to improve flood defences and early-warning systems to give residents more time to evacuate when danger threatens, experts say.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:03AM
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Politics
Harris vs. Trump: Asia counts the cost of climate in US presidential polls
While Kamala Harris is expected to champion aggressive climate policies, a Donald Trump victory could undermine international climate agreements.
1 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM
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People
GISB and the horrific reality behind Malaysia’s worst child sex abuse scandal
The GISB scandal reveals a harrowing tale of exploitation, as former members recount a legacy of abuse hidden behind a facade of faith.
29 Sep 2024 - 12:52PM
More than 500 children have been rescued from care homes linked to GISB in Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/GISB
Politics
‘Change is coming’: Malaysia pushes paid-for medical services, sparking concern
While the government argues it needs to generate income to meet future needs, critics warn of compromised care and a widening gap in service quality.
27 Sep 2024 - 5:07PM
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‘Environmental sin’: Indonesia slammed for reversal on sea sand export ban
Environmental activists warn lifting the ban could devastate marine life and endanger small islands already threatened by erosion.
27 Sep 2024 - 5:34PM
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Malaysia’s vape sector pleads for ‘opportunity to breathe’ as smoking laws loom
Industry seeks more time to offload inventories, saying rules aimed at kicking addiction among under 18s being rolled out without consultation.
26 Sep 2024 - 3:30PM
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Health & Environment
Tourists in Chiang Mai warned of flood risks amid Thailand’s climate crisis
The country is still dealing with flash floods since Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed hundreds of people across Southeast Asia.
26 Sep 2024 - 2:13PM
A street in the Chang Khlan area, Chiang Mai, which was flooded due to the Ping River overflowing into urban areas. Photo: dpa
Health & Environment
South Korean woman dies after 92 failed hospital attempts amid doctors’ strike
The woman suffered multiple cardiac arrests and was turned away by 10 hospitals due to a shortage of doctors during the Chuseok holiday.
25 Sep 2024 - 7:07PM
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Singapore touts AI-powered system that can flag health risks to doctors
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the city state would adopt data-led AI models to revolutionise predictive preventive care.
19 Sep 2024 - 9:11PM
Health & Environment
Japan’s bear spray shortage sparks panic amid rising attacks
The shortage is due to increased bear encounters and the high cost of imported bear spray.
19 Sep 2024 - 9:30AM
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People
Southeast Asia’s visa-free travel: a magnet for tourists – and trouble
As Singapore, Malaysia and others open their doors to easier travel, concerns mount over rising crime, safety and immigration challenges.
14 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
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Detainees react during an immigration raid at a clothing store Malaysia on August 15. Photo: EPA-EFE
Health & Environment
South Korea slams leak of personal info of doctors who refused to join strike
The list called doctors manning emergency rooms ‘forced labourers’ and revealed information including their names and phone numbers.
10 Sep 2024 - 2:44PM
Health & Environment
As Tokyo’s deadly summer heat claims 252 lives, experts warn of long-term threat
Despite government warnings, most victims were elderly residents of Japan’s capital found indoors without air conditioning.
10 Sep 2024 - 8:00AM
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Health & Environment
India tops global plastic waste emissions with 9.3 million tonnes: study
Experts say lack of infrastructure for proper waste collection is a primary cause, call for industry-specific policies to address crisis.
8 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
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Health & Environment
Malaysia’s failed war on drugs: can mandatory rehab break the habit?
After decades of punitive measures, Malaysia is reconsidering its drug policies as prisons overflow with minor offenders and use rates rise.
7 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM
A Malaysian customs officer shows pills seized in the port city of Klang. Photo: AFP
Health & Environment
Indonesia wants to give teens contraceptives, but not everyone is happy
The health ministry says the plan will prioritise educating teenagers about reproductive health and proper use of contraceptives.
4 Sep 2024 - 4:21PM
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Health & Environment
Philippines urged to forge global cooperation over marine life damage
The damage to coral reefs and other marine life in the South China Sea has been accelerated by Beijing’s reclamation efforts, analysts say.
2 Sep 2024 - 5:00PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Powder keg: global warming threatens Hokkaido snow, affecting tourism, daily life
A study predicts that rising temperatures could transform the region’s light, fluffy snow into heavier, wetter flakes similar to those found in Honshu
31 Aug 2024 - 3:44PM
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As Asian food start-ups fight climate change, let’s not forget about small farms
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What’s behind Southeast Asia’s hesitancy towards China-made vaccines?
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Covid-19: when religious groups pit science against faith, the vulnerable suffer
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Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine appears safe and effective but data doubts remain
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