Anti-litter campaign proves enforcement works, but illegal advertising chokes city's landmarks

HISTORY has a way of haunting cities that assume the lessons have ended.

THE United Nations, through its Sustainable Development Goals, sets clear benchmarks for transparency, accountability and public access to information.

LAST month, I joined 26 journalists from South Asia and South-East Asia at a two-day workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, titled "Combating disinformation and misinformation".

STARTING 2026, Malaysian courts are empowered to impose fines of up to RM2,000 and community service of up to 12 hours on people found guilty of minor littering offences.

WHEN I first bought my home, I imagined having what most homeowners would expect – peace and quiet.

Blatant disregard for regulations, using drainage system as convenient shortcut, all at the expense of public safety.

LATELY, a sense of deja vu has crept into my daily commute.

IF I had my way, anyone caught feeding wildlife would be severely penalised.

“There are times, sir, when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders.”

Designated trade spaces, relocations can resolve conflict.

WE win some, we lose some. So goes the age-old adage.