Time to take UV risks seriously
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs stronger public health guidance on safe sun exposure, wider sunscreen use and better awareness of skin protection as experts warn of rising ultraviolet (UV) risks alongside a steady increase in skin cancer cases
Heat and humidity worsen struggles for chronic skin patients
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's climate and a lack of public understanding are compounding daily challenges for people living with chronic skin conditions.
Rural Sabahans take matters into their own hands to resolve issue
KOTA KINABALU: Villagers in interior Kimanis have been depending on rain, a well, rivers and water tanks for their daily supply.
Padi farms get early help
PETALING JAYA: Rising fiscal strain from the prolonged Middle East conflict has led the government to intensify cost-of-living support measures for the people, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Four areas nationwide still under Level 1 heatwave alert
PETALING JAYA: Extreme heat continues to be registered in several parts of Malaysia, with four areas still seeing Level 1 Alerts after enduring daily maximum temperatures of between 35°C and 37°C for at least three consecutive days.
Farmers turn climate chaos into crop gain
JASIN: Unpredictable weather is no longer a hindrance but has instead become an advantage to local watermelon growers, who are leveraging seasonal variations across the country to sustain year-round production.
Safety first during outdoor activities, Malaysians reminded
GEORGE TOWN: Participants in outdoor sporting events must prioritise safety and avoid pushing beyond their physical limits, especially in demanding conditions.
‘Event organisers must always be weather-ready’
PETALING JAYA: Event operators must pay close attention to weather conditions and ensure proper medical preparedness as Malaysia faces increasing heat.
Dams see increasingly low water levels as heatwave drags on
ALOR SETAR: Cars parked under a bridge tell the shocking story of how drastically Beris Dam's water level has receded.
It will be getting hot and dry down south soon
ISKANDAR PUTERI: While the peninsula's northern states are being baked now, down south the heat will come a little later.
