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‘Super' El Nino: How to protect buildings and communities from heat

News of El Nino has loomed large since 2026 began, with forecasts suggesting that it could intensify into a "super" El Nino that may push global temperatures to new highs.

Keeping cool

News of El Nino has loomed large since 2026 began, with forecasts suggesting that it could intensify into a "super" El Nino that may push global temperatures to new highs.

Taking on the Plastic Free July challenge

This month, I took on the Plastic Free July challenge to see just how much plastic I could reduce from my daily routine.

Giving trash a second act

WHO among us hasn't turned an empty plastic bottle or an upturned bucket into an impromptu percussion instrument?

Oil palm is ‘a climate story’

The agricultural risks brought about by the El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to strengthen between June and August this year and persist into early 2027, are particularly severe, says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Pathways to lower Malaysia’s steel raw material consumption

Malaysia's aspiration to reduce steel raw material consumption by 5% by 2027 reflects the nation's growing commitment to sustainable resource management and circular economy development. However, with current achievement standing at only 1.62%, considerable efforts are required to bridge the gap and accelerate progress.

Air pollution silently damages children’s lungs

Millions of Indonesian children are exposed to pollution from various sources every day. The impacts can last a lifetime if ignored.

Building resilient future cities

From housing above highways to digital twins, industry experts gathered at "Future Cities: Infrastructure Ready Cities 2026" to explore strategies for smarter, resilient cities.

SSM eyes early 2027 for Companies Act amendments on sustainability reporting

Proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2016 to mandate sustainability disclosures for non-listed companies are expected to be tabled in Parliament by early next year, says the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

Gentari continues to drive Malaysia’s RE ambitions

TUCKED away in an industrial area in Kuantan is one of Pahang's earliest solar farm projects.