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‘A Diwali nightmare’: pollution crisis grips India after firework celebrations
Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and hospital admissions.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
‘Our daughters are not safe’: anxiety in Malaysia after multiple girls go missing
4 Nov 2024 - 6:38PM
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Suffering in silence: how elephantiasis stole this mother’s life in India
28 Oct 2024 - 8:29AM
Health & Environment
Climate change could erase Nepal’s snow leopards in three decades, study warns
With temperatures rising and habitats shrinking, Nepal’s big cats face an uncertain future, according to new research.
25 Oct 2024 - 8:08PM
A snow leopard seen in the high-altitude region of Nepal. Photo: Sanjog Rai, courtesy of WWF Nepal
Health & Environment
‘We can’t risk it’: Malaysian doctors denounce alleged plan to cut rest hours
A purported leak from the health ministry saying anaesthesiologists may no longer be eligible for time off after long shifts has sparked outcry.
24 Oct 2024 - 2:28PM
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Health & Environment
Japan’s smart toilets in hot seat as ageing units linked to fire and burn risks
There have been 69 reported cases of injury involving the devices over the last decade, according to a government agency report.
22 Oct 2024 - 3:47PM
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Malaysia to issue workplace-bullying guidelines after suspected doctor suicide
The case of the 30-year-old head of chemical pathology unit sheds light on tough working conditions and culture in Malaysia’s health sector.
22 Oct 2024 - 3:51PM
Health & Environment
Blade-proof umbrellas to be deployed on Japanese trains to fend off knife attacks
The umbrellas were developed to protect passengers after a spate of violent incidents that have taken place aboard the country’s trains.
22 Oct 2024 - 5:56AM
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West Japan Railway Co (JR West) demonstrating the new blade-proof umbrellas during a press conference at its headquarters in Osaka on Thursday. Photo: Weibo / Weapon-XN
Health & Environment
Capture of Malayan tiger blamed for 2 deaths highlights conservation dilemma
A total of four fatal tiger encounters were recorded in Malaysia last year, with all the incidents happening in Kelantan state.
21 Oct 2024 - 2:01PM
Health & Environment
Prabowo’s sea wall plan ‘not the cure’ for Indonesia’s land subsidence issues
Prabowo to court Chinese investment for project that critics say will only increase exposure to climate risks instead of reducing flood hazards.
17 Oct 2024 - 4:17PM
Health & Environment
EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar despite government’s vow to stop influx
The environment minister’s pledge to stop Malaysia from becoming ‘the world’s rubbish bin’ is seemingly undercut by new EU data.
16 Oct 2024 - 4:28PM
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Floods in Malaysia cause traffic chaos in Kuala Lumpur, delay parliament sitting
Meteorological authorities have warned of more floods that could blanket Kuala Lumpur and heavy rain in the evening.
15 Oct 2024 - 4:36PM
Students at schools in Selangor’s Lembah Keramat (left) and Taman Melawati (middle and right) fend for themselves to deal with flooding on October 15, 2024. Photo: X/NewsBFM, OwToTheZie
Politics
‘Our world has ended’: Nepal floods devastate lives and the economy
September’s floods caused millions in damages, displacing thousands and threatening economic growth, as climate change exacerbates future risks.
10 Oct 2024 - 4:23PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Why a hotel and rail plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji makes ‘many people very angry’
Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.
8 Oct 2024 - 1:12PM
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Health & Environment
Japan to search airports for more unexploded WWII bombs
Experts say while such bombs are usually safe and damage likely to be limited, the difficulty is in finding those that are buried deeper.
5 Oct 2024 - 3:30PM
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Health & Environment
Japan braces for dual typhoons as study reveals 1 in 5 face flooding risk
Japan needs to improve flood defences and early-warning systems to give residents more time to evacuate when danger threatens, experts say.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:03AM
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A house in central Japan’s Noto peninsula risks being washed away by a swollen river following last month’s heavy rain. Photo: Kyodo News via AP
Politics
Harris vs. Trump: Asia counts the cost of climate in US presidential polls
While Kamala Harris is expected to champion aggressive climate policies, a Donald Trump victory could undermine international climate agreements.
1 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM
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People
GISB and the horrific reality behind Malaysia’s worst child sex abuse scandal
The GISB scandal reveals a harrowing tale of exploitation, as former members recount a legacy of abuse hidden behind a facade of faith.
29 Sep 2024 - 12:52PM
Politics
‘Change is coming’: Malaysia pushes paid-for medical services, sparking concern
While the government argues it needs to generate income to meet future needs, critics warn of compromised care and a widening gap in service quality.
27 Sep 2024 - 5:07PM
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Health & Environment
‘Environmental sin’: Indonesia slammed for reversal on sea sand export ban
Environmental activists warn lifting the ban could devastate marine life and endanger small islands already threatened by erosion.
27 Sep 2024 - 5:34PM
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A dredging vessel spewing sand imported from Indonesia fills the seabed off western Singapore in 2002, before Indonesia imposed its export ban. Photo: AFP
Health & Environment
Malaysia’s vape sector pleads for ‘opportunity to breathe’ as smoking laws loom
Industry seeks more time to offload inventories, saying rules aimed at kicking addiction among under 18s being rolled out without consultation.
26 Sep 2024 - 3:30PM
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Health & Environment
Tourists in Chiang Mai warned of flood risks amid Thailand’s climate crisis
The country is still dealing with flash floods since Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed hundreds of people across Southeast Asia.
26 Sep 2024 - 2:13PM
Health & Environment
South Korean woman dies after 92 failed hospital attempts amid doctors’ strike
The woman suffered multiple cardiac arrests and was turned away by 10 hospitals due to a shortage of doctors during the Chuseok holiday.
25 Sep 2024 - 7:07PM
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Opinion
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Don’t let Omicron smother the soul of Hong Kong’s live music scene
17 Jan 2022 - 9:30AM
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Lesley Mitchell
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As Asian food start-ups fight climate change, let’s not forget about small farms
3 Nov 2021 - 10:00AM
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Hoang Thi Ha
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What’s behind Southeast Asia’s hesitancy towards China-made vaccines?
10 Sep 2021 - 11:04AM
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Robyn J. Whitaker
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Covid-19: when religious groups pit science against faith, the vulnerable suffer
5 Aug 2021 - 4:06PM
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Megan Steain
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Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine appears safe and effective but data doubts remain
29 Jul 2021 - 10:52AM
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