It’s time to talk about climate anxiety in Malaysia

When the land moves: People in two rows of houses at Jalan E6 in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, were advised to evacuate following a recent landslide. — SHAARI CHEMAT/ The Star

FOR most, a sunny morning after days of rain and thunderstorms brings a sense of relief, offering a chance to enjoy outdoor activities uninterrupted.

However, for an Environmental Studies student at a local university, who prefers to be known only as Mariam (not her real name), the clear skies bring no comfort – only anxiety that these unsettling weather events are far from over.