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With three million petrol cars on Klang Valley roads every working day, some 12 million kg of CO2 is spewed out per year by all the Klang Valley petrol cars on working days. – BERNAMAPIX

Traffic pollution: A deadly killer of health

GLOBAL carbon emissions from fossil fuels surged to a record high last year, with no sign that the world has reached a peak.

Burning fossil fuels resulted in CO₂ (carbon dioxide) releases hitting 40 billion ...

Disasters expose children to heightened risks of violence, abuse and exploitation. Forced from their homes, they lose safety, education and healthcare. – BERNAMAPIX

Role of social workers in child safety

IT is midnight in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan. Ten-year-old Ameera finds herself surrounded by water. The floods have crept into the house that is built three feet above ground.

Her father, Abe Ha, keeps ...

Delayed gratification: The reward is worth the wait

IMAGINE a child sitting at a table, staring at a single marshmallow. A researcher explains the rules: “You can eat this now or if you wait 15 minutes, you will get two marshmallows instead.”

The child ...

A proactive approach to managing finances can enhance individuals’ confidence in making informed decisions about saving, investing and spending wisely. – SUNPIC

Are Malaysians prepared for retirement?

RETIREMENT is not just a phase of life; it is often seen as the pinnacle of a good life – a reward for years of hard work.

Yet, for many Malaysians, retirement remains a puzzling and uncertain prospect. ...

Public dissatisfaction with the overburdened healthcare system is growing, and a government that is serious about reformasi must make this a priority. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

Time to secure healthcare independence

ON March 5, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025, marking a historic step in restoring Parliament’s autonomy.

Tabled by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, the minister in the Prime ...

Remembering Datuk Dr A. Jai Mohan, eminent paediatrician

DATUK Dr A. Jai Mohan, a dear friend and colleague, passed away in the early hours of March 13, in the presence of those who loved him.

This tribute honours his extraordinary life and work, highlighting ...

Ethical leadership encourages organisations to take responsibility for their social and environmental impact, strengthening relationships with communities. – SUNPIC

Leading with integrity for progress

ALEXANDER the Great of Macedonia, who reigned from 356 to 323 BC, was known to have said: “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion”.

From ancient ...